King Harald V of Norway passes away
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King Harald V, Crown Prince Haakon
Oslo, Norway
August 28, 2026
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King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89 at Oslo University Hospital. He had been hospitalized for a bacterial infection since August 17. Crown Prince Haakon is set to succeed him as the new monarch.
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