Norway's King Harald V Dies at Age 89
King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89, prompting nationwide mourning and marking the transition to a new royal era as Haakon assumes the throne as King Haakon VIII amidst turbulent times for the monarchy and mourners line the streets of Oslo.
- King Harald V of Norway died at age 89.
- Mourners lined the streets in Oslo as the country entered a royal transition.
- Haakon has become Norway's new King Haakon VIII.
Sources
- Deutsche Welle — Norway’s new King Haakon remembers ‘dear father’ Harald in first speech as sovereign
- The Independent — King Harald V death: Tens of thousands mourn as Norway enters a new royal era
- Al Jazeera — Norway’s new king pays tribute to his late father as the country mourns
- BBC — Norway's new king remembers 'my dear father' in first speech
- Al Jazeera — Norway mourns King Harald as new era begins under Haakon VIII
- Al Jazeera — ‘The whole country’s grandfather:’ Norway’s King Harald V dies aged 89
- BBC — Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon VIII ascends throne
- France 24 — Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon prepares to take the throne
- BBC — Who is Norway's new King Haakon VIII?