NATO, EU send condolences as King Charles mourns cousin Harald
King Harald V of Norway has died at 89. King Charles III, NATO, and the EU send condolences, praising his dedication and humility during his 35-year reign. Read More: https://punchng.com/nato-eu-send-condolences-as-king-charles-mourns-cousin-harald/
King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89. According to the Norwegian Royal Palace, he passed away peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday morning, following a recent hospitalization for a bacterial infection in his blood.
The Daily Times reported that he had been admitted to hospital on August 17. King Charles III, NATO, and the EU have sent condolences, praising King Harald's dedication and humility during his 35-year reign.
King Charles III described King Harald as a "towering figure" who guided Norway with "warmth and humility". The two were second cousins once removed, both being descendants of Britain's King Edward VII, and the UK and Norway share close historical and family ties.
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