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Norway's King Harald V dies at 89

BBC · France 24 · The Independent · first seen 30.08.2026

Norway's King Harald V has passed away at the age of 89 following treatment for a bacterial infection in his blood. Following his death, Crown Prince Haakon has acceded to the throne as King Haakon VIII and faces immediate tasks in constitutional duties and strengthening public support for the monarchy amidst prior royal family controversies.

  • King Harald has acceded to Norway's throne.
  • The new monarch faces tasks to strengthen support for the crown.
  • King Harald of Norway has died.
  • Crown Prince Haakon is set to become Norway's next king.
  • King Harald V has died at age 89
  • He had been treated for a bacterial infection in his blood

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