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King Harald V of Norway dies at 89
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Updated ·Event date ·Main source · Al Jazeera
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King Harald V, King Haakon VIII
Norway
August 28, 2026
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King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89.
He is succeeded by his son, King Haakon VIII.
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King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89. He is succeeded by his son, King Haakon VIII.
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