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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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The New York Times Who Is Haakon, Norway’s New King?
Crown Prince Haakon, the only son of King Harald V, will become monarch, a largely ceremonial and symbolic role.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
