Harald V, who was Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89. His son will reign as King Haakon VIII.
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28 Aug 2026
Norway’s King Harald V has died at the age of 89, after being hospitalised with a rare blood condition.
The death of Europe’s oldest reigning monarch was announced on Friday by the Royal Palace of Norway.
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“King Harald passed away peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday, Aug 28 at 6:35 a.m,” the palace said in a statement.
His son, Crown Prince Haakon, automatically succeeds him and is expected to reign as King Haakon VIII.
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