Norway’s King Harald dies aged 89

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Norway’s King Harald dies aged 89

The Guardian · Aug 28, 2026, 11:24 AM UTC

Monarch’s death comes at turbulent time for royal family over association of crown princess with Jeffrey Epstein King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, has died aged 89, the royal palace in Oslo has announced. He was succeeded immediately by his son, King Haakon VIII.…

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