Norway's King Harald V dead at 89: palace
Norway's King Harald V, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, died on Friday age 89, the royal palace announced. "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 on Friday, August 28 at 6:35 am," it said in a statement. More to come...
Norway's King Harald V passed away at the age of 89 after being hospitalized since August 17 due to haemolytic anaemia, a condition that causes the rapid destruction of red blood cells, leading to fatigue and shortness of breath. His 53-year-old son, Crown Prince Haakon, automatically succeeded him to the throne. King Harald, who had been in Oslo University Hospital since the 28th, was declared to have passed peacefully at 6:35 am on Friday, August 28.
The royal family, including Queen Sonja, Haakon, and Mette-Marit, were by his side during his final days. Flag at Oslo's royal palace was lowered to half-mast in mourning. The Norwegian public flocked to the palace in central Oslo, laying flowers and huddling in groups in remembrance.
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