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Norway’s Royal Palace announces the death of King Harald V
Norway’s Royal Palace announced that King Harald V died at the age of 89 on Friday morning. Harald V had been receiving treatment at a hospital in Oslo for a bacterial infection in his bloodstream, and Crown Prince Haakon is expected to succeed him on the throne.
Norway’s Royal Palace announced that King Harald V died at the age of 89 on Friday morning. The king, who had been receiving treatment at a hospital in the capital Oslo for a bacterial infection in his bloodstream, had experienced a serious deterioration in his health in recent days.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said he was deeply saddened by Harald V’s death.
Crown Prince Haakon is expected to succeed him
Following Harald V’s death, 53-year-old Crown Prince Haakon is expected to ascend to the Norwegian throne.
Harald V’s life
Born on February 21, 1937, Harald V was the son of King Olav V. He became king after his father died in 1991 and served in Norway for 35 years.
Known for his close relationship with the Norwegian people, Harald V made a significant contribution to giving the monarchy a more contemporary appearance and integrating it into society.
He experienced health problems in his later years
Harald V received hospital treatment several times, particularly in his later years, because of various health problems.
Harald V was hospitalized in 2024 after developing an infection during a holiday in Malaysia. That same year, he underwent surgery to have a device implanted to regulate his heart rhythm.
He represented Norway in sailing
Harald V, an accomplished sailor, represented Norway in sailing competitions at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games.
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