Norway's King Harald V dies at 89, his son becomes King Haakon VIII
Europe • Aug 28, 2026, 6:57 AM
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King Harald V of Norway, who was Europe's oldest reigning monarch, died at the age of 89, the palace announced on Friday. He is automatically succeeded by his son, King Haakon VIII, the former crown prince.
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Norway's King Harald V dies at 89, his son becomes King Haakon VIII
Europe • 6:57 AM
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King Harald V of Norway, who was Europe's oldest reigning monarch, died at the age of 89, the palace announced on Friday. He is automatically succeeded by his son, King Haakon VIII, the former crown prince.
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