King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest monarch, dies after 35 years on the throne
Haakon becomes king after Harald’s death following weeks of hospital treatment for haemolytic anaemia and a bloodstream infection, palace officials said.
- 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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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.
DPM Dar extends condolences over death of Norway’s King Harald V
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday expressed deep condolences on the passing of King Harald V of Norway, who died at the age of 89 after 35 years on the throne.
The Citizen
Punch NewspapersNorwegians mourn King Harald as son succeeds to throne
King Haakon VIII has succeeded his late father, His Majesty King Harald V, as the 65th monarch of the Kingdom of Norway.
Harald V, who was king of Norway died at the age of 89, ruled his country for more than three decades. He was monarch of Norway from 17 January 1991 until his death on 28 August 2026. Next we tell you everything we know about the late king of Norway. Who was Harald V of Norway? Harald V of Norway was a member of the Glücksburg dynasty, was the first prince born on Norwegian soil in 567 years (since 1370), since his immediate predecessors were bo…
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