Breaking: Norway's King Harald dies aged 89
King Harald of Norway has died, according to the European country's royal court.
Norway's King Harald V has passed away at the age of 89, according to the royal palace. The monarch had been hospitalized for over a week due to a bacterial infection in his blood. King Harald, who had been Europe's longest-reigning monarch, passed away peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday, August 28. His death has left a nation in mourning, with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre expressing gratitude for his long and dedicated service.
Throughout his reign, Harald V remained a popular figure among Norwegians, with a score of 9.2 in a recent poll. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, will assume the throne as Norway's fourth king, followed by Queen Mette-Marit.
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