Norway royal succession
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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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- Earlier report Norway's King Haakon VIII takes oath after Harald V's death Norway's new King Haakon VIII swore an oath before parliament, the first major institutional step of his reign, after the death of his father King Harald V on Friday aged 89. Harald V lies in state at the Royal Palace as mourners pay their respects. Public support for the monarchy has risen to 72 percent, according to one report. World · 2 sources
- Earlier report Norway's King Harald V dies at 89; Haakon VIII becomes king Norway's King Harald V died on Friday at age 89 after a 35-year reign. Crown Prince Haakon became King Haakon VIII the same day. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo, while European monarchs and world leaders also mourned the late king. World · 7 sources