‘The whole country’s grandfather:’ Norway’s King Harald V dies aged 89

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‘The whole country's grandfather:’ Norway’s King Harald V dies aged 89

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‘The whole country’s grandfather:’ Norway’s King Harald V dies aged 89

Norwegians are saying goodbye to King Harald V, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch. The 89-year-old king died on Friday, after days in hospital. He is succeeded immediately by his son, now known as King Haakon VIII.

Published On 29 Aug 2026

29 Aug 2026

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