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King Harald V of Norway has died aged 89, ending a 35-year reign as Europe’s oldest reigning monarch who refused to abdicate despite declining health.
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Death and succession of Norway's King Harald V
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King Harald V of Norway died on 28 August 2026 at age 89 after a 35-year reign; his son, Crown Prince Haakon, succeeded him as King Haakon VIII and swore an oath before parliament on 1 September. Harald V's funeral was held in Oslo on 9 September, concluding 13 days of national mourning.
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TIME
King Harald V of Norway Has Died After 35 Years On the Throne. Meet His Successor, Haakon
News24
OBITUARY | King Harald V: Norway’s steadfast monarch who led through crisis and controversy
King Harald V of Norway has died aged 89, ending a 35-year reign as Europe’s oldest reigning monarch who refused to abdicate despite declining health.
