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King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, dies aged 89

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His death comes after a tumultuous time for the country’s royal family, which was hit by several scandals this year. Norway’s King Harald V has died aged 89 after a 35-year reign. Key points and original sources are listed below.

  • His death comes after a tumultuous time for the country’s royal family, which was hit by several scandals this year.S1
  • Norway’s King Harald V has died aged 89 after a 35-year reign. Norway’s Royal House said he passed away peacefullyS2
  • Stavanger: King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen in order to marry his school sweetheart, has died. He was 89. The Royal Court of Norw...S3
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15h Thejournal

King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, dies aged 89

His death comes after a tumultuous time for the country’s royal family, which was hit by several scandals this year.

15h Euroweeklynews

King Harald V dies at 89 as Haakon VIII takes Norwegian throne

Norway’s King Harald V has died aged 89 after a 35-year reign. Norway’s Royal House said he passed away peacefully

15h Freepressjournal

Norway’s King Harald V Dies At 89 After 35-Year Reign As Europe’s Oldest Monarch, Son Haakon VIII Set To Ascend The Throne

Stavanger: King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen in or…

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King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, dies aged 89

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The brief

His death comes after a tumultuous time for the country’s royal family, which was hit by several scandals this year. Norway’s King Harald V has died aged 89 after a 35-year reign. Key points and original sources are listed below.

  • His death comes after a tumultuous time for the country’s royal family, which was hit by several scandals this year.S1
  • Norway’s King Harald V has died aged 89 after a 35-year reign. Norway’s Royal House said he passed away peacefullyS2
  • Stavanger: King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen in order to marry his school sweetheart, has died. He was 89. The Royal Court of Norw...S3
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S1 Thejournal 1 report · EN
S2 Euroweeklynews 1 report · EN
S3 FreepressjournalLead 1 report · EN