Norway King Harald V's son is now King Haakon VIII
Stavanger, August 28 (AP) - King Harald V of Norway, who fled to the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation and married his school sweetheart, has passed away at the age of 89. He died at the National Hospital in Oslo. The Norwegian monarch, known for modernizing his royal house, left behind two children: King Haakon VIII and Princess Martha Louise.
Over three decades, Harald demonstrated an unwavering faith in the Norwegian people. The people of Norway mourn the loss of their long-serving monarch, expressing gratitude for his dedication to the nation.
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