- 1h ago
Norway's King Harald V dies at 89 after 35-year reign as Europe's oldest monarch
The Norwegian Royal Palace announced on Friday that King Harald V died at the age of 89, prompting the new King Haakon to convene a council of ministers while European leaders sent condolences.
- 5d ago
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.
