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Norway’s King Harald dies aged 89

King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, has died aged 89, the royal palace in Oslo has announced. He will be succeeded by his son King Haakon VIII. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald passed away peacefully at Oslo University hospital […]

King Harald V of Norway has passed away at the age of 89, according to the royal palace in Oslo. He died peacefully at Oslo University hospital on Friday, August 28 at 6:35 am. King Harald is succeeded by his son, King Haakon VIII. Flags were lowered to half-mast and church bells rang out at midday to mark the occasion.

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