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Norway's King Harald V dies at 89 as Crown Prince Haakon accedes to throne
King Harald V of Norway died at 89 at Oslo's Rikshospitalet following a bloodstream infection, making Crown Prince Haakon the country's new monarch as Haakon VIII and moving Princess Ingrid Alexandra to first in line to the throne.
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Norway's King Harald V dies at 89 as Crown Prince Haakon ascends the throne
King Harald V passed away at Oslo National Hospital on Friday following a blood infection, ending a 35-year reign and passing the crown to his 53-year-old son Haakon.
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Norway's King Harald V dies at 89 after 35-year reign, passing throne to Prince Haakon
King Harald V passed away at Rikshospitalet in Oslo on Friday morning at age 89, concluding a 35-year reign and initiating the succession of Crown Prince Haakon Magnus.
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King Harald V of Norway hospitalized as palace reports condition deteriorated over weekend
Norway's 89-year-old monarch King Harald V has experienced a worsening of his health while hospitalised for hemolytic anemia and a bacterial blood infection in Oslo.
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Norway's King Harald V dies at 89 as Crown Prince Haakon succeeds to throne
King Harald V of Norway died at age 89 at Oslo University Hospital on 28 August 2026 after a bacterial blood infection, ending a 35-year reign as his son Crown Prince Haakon prepares to take the throne.
- Aug 17
King Harald V of Norway hospitalized in Oslo for fluid retention linked to anemia
King Harald V of Norway was admitted to Rikshospitalet in Oslo on 17 August 2026 for fluid retention caused by cortisone treatment, placing Crown Prince Haakon in the regency for two weeks.
- Jul 14
Up to 100,000 Norwegians salute World Cup squad in Oslo as Crown Prince leads Viking row on palace steps
Norway's footballers returned from their 2-1 extra-time World Cup quarter-final loss to England to a heroes' welcome in Oslo, with crowds of 90,000 to 100,000 packing the Royal Palace square and Karl Johans gate.
