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Death and succession of Norway's King Harald V

King Harald V of Norway died on 27 August 2026 at the age of 89, ending a 35-year reign. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, succeeded him as King Haakon VIII. The event encompasses the death, the accession of the new king, and the subsequent funeral in Oslo attended by royal families and heads of state.

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  1. Earlier report Norway's new king takes oath as mourners pay respects to his late father Norway's new King takes the first major step of his reign as his father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the Royal Palace. World · 2 sources
  2. Earlier report Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo. World · 7 sources