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King Harald, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89

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The brief

Harald's death comes at a tumultuous time for the royal family, as Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces public scrutiny for her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Following King Harald's death, attention is turning to Crown Prince Haakon, who is set to become Norway's next king after a turbulent year for the royal family. Key points and original sources are listed below.

  • Harald's death comes at a tumultuous time for the royal family, as Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces public scrutiny for her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.S1
  • Following King Harald's death, attention is turning to Crown Prince Haakon, who is set to become Norway's next king after a turbulent year for the royal family. His wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, underwent a lung transplant in June and has faced scrutiny ov...S2
  • Harald V, who was Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89. His son will reign as King Haakon VIII.S3
  • Norway gets King Haakon VIII after Harald V dies amid royal turmoilS4
  • Norway ge rasgefaanu Harald avahaaravejjeS5
  • Harald was Europe’s oldest monarch; he was 3 years old when his family fled to the U.S. as the Nazis occupied Norway at the start of World War IIS6
  • Norway’s King Harald has died at 89, the palace announced. Crown Prince Haakon succeeds him. Learn more about King Harald’s life and reign. : https://punchng.com/just-in-norways-king-harald-dies-at-89/S7
  • His son now automatically becomes King Haakon VIII.S8
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57m Jpost

King Harald, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89

Harald's death comes at a tumultuous time for the royal family, as Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces public scrutiny for her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

1h Feedburner:daily Express News Showbiz

King Harald of Norway dies aged 89 – everything you need to know

It has been revealed that the King of Norway has died at the age of 89.

1h The New York Times

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Crown Prince Haakon, the only son of King Harald V, will become monarch, a largely ceremonial and symbolic role.

1h France 24

King Harald's death puts focus on Norway's future king

Following King Harald's death, attention is turning to Crown Prince Haakon, who is set to become Norway's next king after a turbulent year for the royal family. His wife, Crown Pri…

1h Al Jazeera

Norway’s King Harald V dies, succeeded by son

Harald V, who was Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89. His son will reign as King Haakon VIII.

1h Indiatoday

Norway gets King Haakon VIII after Harald V dies amid royal turmoil

Norway gets King Haakon VIII after Harald V dies amid royal turmoil

2h Thehindu

Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89; his son becomes King Haakon VIII

Harald was Europe’s oldest monarch; he was 3 years old when his family fled to the U.S. as the Nazis occupied Norway at the start of World War II

2h Punchng

Norway’s King Harald dies at 89

Norway’s King Harald has died at 89, the palace announced. Crown Prince Haakon succeeds him. Learn more about King Harald’s life and reign. : https://punchng.com/just-in-norways-ki…

2h Breakingnews

King Harald V of Norway dies aged 89

His son now automatically becomes King Haakon VIII.

2h Irishmirror

King Harald V of Norway dies aged 89 as son becomes King Haakon VIII

King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89 after a long battle with illness, the Norwegian Royal Family have announced

2h Dailyrecord

King Harald V of Norway dies aged 89 as son becomes King Haakon VIII

King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89 after a long battle with illness, the Norwegian Royal Family have announced. He has been succeeded by his son, who is now King Haa…

2h Feedburner:daily Express News Showbiz

King Charles issues new message after King Harald of Norway's death

King Charles has shared a moving tribute to King Harald.

3h Feedburner:ndtvprofit Latest

Norway's King Harald Passes Away At Oslo University Hospital

King Harald died at Oslo's Rikshospitalet after being treated for a blood infection, with his family gathering at the hospital as his condition worsened.

3h Politico

Norway’s King Harald dies at 89

Crown Prince Haakon accedes to the throne in a turbulent time for the royal family.

3h Rt

Norway’s King Harald V dead aged 89

Norway’s King Harald V has died at the age of 89, the royal palace has announced Read Full Article at RT.com

3h Npr

Norway's King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII

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 to marry his sch…

3h Perthnow

King Harald V of Norway dies at 89

King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has died after days in hospital being treated for a blood condition, making his son King Haakon VIII.

3h Brisbanetimes

Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89

Crowds gathered outside the royal palace in Oslo and political leaders cancelled trips outside the country to return to the capital and show respect for Harald, who reigned for 35…

3h Smh

Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89

Crowds gathered outside the royal palace in Oslo and political leaders cancelled trips outside the country to return to the capital and show respect for Harald, who reigned for 35…

3h Sbs

Norway's King Harald V dies at 89

King Harald V of Norway remained a unifying figure in his country until the very end.

3h Cnbctv18

Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes king

King Harald V of Norway died at 89 in Oslo. Europe's oldest monarch, he modernized the royal house. His son, Haakon VIII, is now king.

3h Nytimes

Harald V, Norway’s King as Tradition and Modernity Collided, Dies at 89

His 35-year reign opened an ancient monarchy to marriages with so-called commoners and to an incendiary association with Jeffrey Epstein.

3h Smh · 2 reports

King Harald V of Norway dies

King Harald V of Norway has died aged 89 after developing a serious blood infection.

3h Theage

King Harald V of Norway dies

King Harald V of Norway has died aged 89 after developing a serious blood infection.

3h Brisbanetimes

King Harald V of Norway dies

King Harald V of Norway has died aged 89 after developing a serious blood infection.

3h ABC News

Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes king

King Harald V of Norway has died at 89

3h Scmp

Norway’s King Harald dead at 89

Norway’s King Harald V died on Friday at age 89, the royal palace announced. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald p…

3h Feedburner:ietopstories

Norway’s King Harald dies leaving stormy succession over crown princess’s Epstein links

Crown Prince Haakon’s wife, Mette-Marit, corresponded with late US sex offender between 2011 and 2014, long after he was convicted

3h Washington Post

Norway’s King Harald, who fled Nazis as a child and modernized monarchy, dies at 89

The Norwegian ruler's forbidden love story with a commoner who would become queen sparked a scandal but ultimately endeared him to the public.

3h Lemonde

Harald V, Norway's beloved king for more than 30 years, has died

Admired for his simplicity and humility, he was the first monarch born in Norway in nearly six centuries. He died on Friday at the age of 89.

3h Nypost

King Harald, Norway’s reform-minded head of state, dead at 89

Norway's King Harald, a reformer who emerged from the shadow of his well-loved father over more than three decades on the throne, has died aged 89, the royal palace said on Friday.

3h Euronews

Norway's King Harald V dies at the age of 89 palace confirms

The 89-year-old had been hospitalised since 17 August with haemolytic anaemia and later developed a bacterial blood infection.

3h The Guardian

Norway’s King Harald dies leaving stormy succession over crown princess’s Epstein links

Crown Prince Haakon’s wife, Mette-Marit, corresponded with late US sex offender between 2011 and 2014, long after he was convictedKing Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89,…

3h Bloomberg

Harald V, Norway King Who Raced Yachts at Olympics, Dead at 89

King Harald V, Norway’s monarch for 35 years and a three-time Olympic yachtsman, has died. He was 89.

3h Thearabianpost · 2 reports

King Harald dies at 89 after long reign

Norway’s King Harald V died on Friday aged 89, ending a 35-year reign during which he became one of the country’s most recognisable symbols of national unity. The Royal House said…

3h Independent

King Harald V of Norway dies aged 89 after 35 years on the throne

King Harald was Europe's oldest monarch and Norway's ceremonial head of state since 1991

3h Click2houston

Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII

King Harald V of Norway has died at 89.

3h Ft

King Harald of Norway dies aged 89

Death of Europe’s oldest reigning monarch comes at a time of turmoil for Norwegian royal family

3h Deutsche Welle

Norway's King Harald dies at 89

King Harald, who has been Norway's ceremonial head of state since 1991, has always insisted he will not abdicate, saying his oath as king was for life.

3h BBC

Norway's King Harald dies aged 89

The late king, who reigned for 35 years, broke with tradition by marrying a commoner and celebrated Norway's diversity in a famous speech.

4h Skynews

King Harald of Norway dies

King Harald of Norway has died aged 89.

8h Tribune

King Harald V, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89

Royal palace confirms monarch's passing, Prince Haakon to ascend throne as fourth king since country's independence

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King Harald, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89

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The brief

Harald's death comes at a tumultuous time for the royal family, as Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces public scrutiny for her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Following King Harald's death, attention is turning to Crown Prince Haakon, who is set to become Norway's next king after a turbulent year for the royal family. Key points and original sources are listed below.

  • Harald's death comes at a tumultuous time for the royal family, as Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces public scrutiny for her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.S1
  • Following King Harald's death, attention is turning to Crown Prince Haakon, who is set to become Norway's next king after a turbulent year for the royal family. His wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, underwent a lung transplant in June and has faced scrutiny ov...S2
  • Harald V, who was Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89. His son will reign as King Haakon VIII.S3
  • Norway gets King Haakon VIII after Harald V dies amid royal turmoilS4
  • Norway ge rasgefaanu Harald avahaaravejjeS5
  • Harald was Europe’s oldest monarch; he was 3 years old when his family fled to the U.S. as the Nazis occupied Norway at the start of World War IIS6
  • Norway’s King Harald has died at 89, the palace announced. Crown Prince Haakon succeeds him. Learn more about King Harald’s life and reign. : https://punchng.com/just-in-norways-king-harald-dies-at-89/S7
  • His son now automatically becomes King Haakon VIII.S8
Timeline · newest first
1h The New York Times

Who Is Haakon, Norway’s New King?

3h Brisbanetimes

King Harald V of Norway dies

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S1 Jpost 1 report · EN
S2 France 24 2 reports · EN
S3 Al Jazeera 1 report · EN
S4 Indiatoday 1 report · EN
S5 Sun 1 report · EN
S6 Thehindu 1 report · EN
S7 Punchng 1 report · EN
S8 Breakingnews 1 report · EN
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