Norway's King Harald dies aged 89

The late king, who reigned for 35 years, broke with tradition by marrying a commoner and celebrated Norway's diversity in a famous speech.

Harald V, Norway’s King as Tradition and Modernity Collided, Dies at 89

His 35-year reign opened an ancient monarchy to marriages with so-called commoners and to an incendiary association with Jeffrey Epstein.

By Alan Cowell

Harald V, Norway King Who Raced Yachts at Olympics, Dead at 89

King Harald V, Norway’s monarch for 35 years and a three-time Olympic yachtsman, has died. He was 89.

By Stephen Treloar

King Harald of Norway dies aged 89

Death of Europe’s oldest reigning monarch comes at a time of turmoil for Norwegian royal family

Norway’s King Harald, who fled Nazis as a child and modernized monarchy, dies at 89

The Norwegian ruler's forbidden love story with a commoner who would become queen sparked a scandal but ultimately endeared him to the public.

By Victoria Craw

Harald V, Norway's beloved king for more than 30 years, has died

Admired for his simplicity and humility, he was the first monarch born in Norway in nearly six centuries. He died on Friday at the age of 89.

Norway’s King Harald dies leaving stormy succession over crown princess’s Epstein links

Crown Prince Haakon’s wife, Mette-Marit, corresponded with late US sex offender between 2011 and 2014, long after he was convicted King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89, the palace in Oslo has announced, triggering the succession of his son, Haakon, whose wife Mette-Marit’s association with Jeffrey Epstein has sparked fierce recent controversy. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald passed away peacefully at Oslo Unive...

By Jon Henley Europe correspondent

Norway's King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII

King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart, died Friday.

By The Associated Press

Norway's King Harald dies peacefully at 89, son Crown Prince Haakon to succeed him

Norway's King Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital at age 89, with Crown Prince Haakon set to succeed him as the nation mourns.

Norway's King Harald dies at 89

King Harald, who has been Norway's ceremonial head of state since 1991, has always insisted he will not abdicate, saying his oath as king was for life.

Norway’s King Harald dead at 89

Norway’s King Harald V died on Friday at age 89, the royal palace announced. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald passed away peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday, August 28 at 6.35am,” it said in a statement. Harald was Europe’s oldest monarch. The popular king modernised the royal house but refused to follow in the footsteps of other ageing monarchs who have abdicated in recent times. His son now automatically beco...

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🔴 Europe's oldest monarch, King Harald V of Norway dies at 89

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King Harald V of Norway dies

King Harald V of Norway has died aged 89 after developing a serious blood infection.

Norway's crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father's death

Norway has a new king

By Jan M. Olsen and Stefanie Dazio

Norway's King Harald dies aged 89 after more than three decades on throne

By PRISHA ROY

King Harald, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89

Harald's death comes at a tumultuous time for the royal family, as Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces public scrutiny for her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

King Harald, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89

Norway’s King Harald, a reformer who emerged from the shadow of his well-loved father over more than three decades on the throne, has died aged 89, the royal palace said on Friday. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald passed away peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday, August 28 at 6:35 am,” it said in a statement. More to follow

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King Harald of Norway has died aged 89

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Norway holds its breath as King Harald's health deteriorates 

Norway’s royal palace described the 89-year-old monarch’s health as “extremely serious” as hundreds gathered outside the palace.

King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, dies aged 89

His death comes after a tumultuous time for the country’s royal family, which was hit by several scandals this year.

King Harald V, Norway’s reform-minded head of state, dies at 89

A great-great-grandchild of Britain's Queen Victoria, Harald acceded to the throne in 1991 and slowly introduced modern touches that brought a ceremonial post seen mainly as a symbol of national independence into the 21st century

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King Harald V: Gifted yachtsman steered the good ship Norway with guile

By Neil MacDonald

Norway's King Harald dies at 89, Crown Prince Haakon takes over

Norway is mourning King Harald V, who died Friday at 89 after more than three decades on the throne, ending a reign marked by national unity, modernization of the monarchy and an u...

King Harald, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89 - The Star

King Harald, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89  The Star

Norway holds its breath as King Harald's health deteriorates - International - World - Ahram Online

Norway holds its breath as King Harald's health deteriorates - International - World  Ahram Online

JUST IN: Norway’s King Harald dies at 89

Norway’s King Harald has died at the age of 89, the palace said on Friday. His 53-year-old son Crown Prince Haakon is automatically succeeding him on the throne. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald passed away peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday, Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-norways-king-harald-dies-at-89/

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Norwegians lay flowers at palace as King Harald's condition worsens - the-star.co.ke

Norwegians lay flowers at palace as King Harald's condition worsens  the-star.co.ke

Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89

Norway’s King Harald V has died at the age of 89 after being hospitalized for treatment of a rare blood condition.