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Norway's King Harald V Dies; Crown Prince Assumes Throne

Updated 2026-08-28 07:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

King Harald V of Norway passed away at the age of 89. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, has succeeded him as King Haakon VIII.

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Norway's King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII

King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart, died Friday.

2026-08-28 07:11 UTC