King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest monarch, dies after 35 years on the throne
- On Friday, August 28, 2026, King Harald V of Norway died peacefully at age 89 at Oslo University Hospital, the Royal Palace announced. Crown Prince Haakon immediately acceded to the throne.
- The monarch had been receiving treatment for haemolytic anaemia since August 17, but doctors diagnosed a secondary bacterial infection in his blood that led to deterioration despite aggressive antibiotic therapy.
- During his 35-year reign, King Harald became a unifying figure widely respected as the "People's King" for modernizing the monarchy and breaking with tradition by marrying a commoner.
- Formal succession will be finalized through a proclamation before the Council of State and an oath in Parliament, while Crown Princess Mette-Marit becomes Queen Consort as the nation enters official mourning.
- Princess Ingrid Alexandra, the eldest child of the new King and Queen, is now heir apparent to the Norwegian throne as the royal house navigates this transition.
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Norway’s King Harald V Dies at 89, Passing the Throne his Son
OSLO – Norway is mourning the loss of a historic figure today as a monumental chapter closes. King Harald V, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, passed away peacefully at the age of 89. The Norwegian Royal Court confirmed his death on Friday morning at Oslo University Hospital. Citizens from all walks of life are taking time […] <p>The post Norway’s King Harald V Dies at 89, Passing the Throne his Son first appeared on Chiang Rai Times.</p>
Le Journal de Montreal
Until then dean of the sovereigns in Europe, King Harald V of Norway died on Friday at the age of 89.
Norway Mourns the Death of King Harald V
Norway’s King Harald V, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89 after a 35-year reign, the Norwegian royal palace announced on Friday August 28th. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, 53, has succeeded him as King Haakon VIII and formally announced his accession at an extraordinary Council of State on Friday. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald passed away peacefully …
Westfalenpost
Thousands of people in Oslo have bid farewell to King Harald V in spite of the pouring rain. Now a new era begins for Norway.
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