Norway’s King Harald dies at 89, ending 35-year reign

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August 28, 2026

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Norway’s King Harald dies at 89, ending 35-year reign

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OSLO, Norway (AFP) — Thousands of people gathered outside Norway’s royal palace to pay their respects to King Harald, who died Friday aged 89 after a reign of three and a half decades.

Harald’s 53-year-old son immediately succeeded him on the throne, announcing he would reign under the name King Haakon VIII.

Haakon takes over a monarchy long hailed for its modernity and modesty, but beset by a string of scandals in recent years.

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