Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes king
King Harald V of Norway has died at 89
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King Harald V of Norway has died at 89
Haakon's new role follows the passing of his father - the cousin of King Charles III - who died after a brief stay in hospital today.
Norway’s King Harald V died at 89 after more than three decades on the throne, with Haakon becoming the new king.
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The popular king modernized the royal house but refused to follow in the footsteps of other aging monarchs who have abdicated in recent times.
Crown Prince Haakon, the only son of King Harald V, will become monarch, a largely ceremonial and symbolic role.
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Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has honoured the late King Harald V of Norway in a heartfelt social media message. The Norwegian striker wrote: "Rest in peace, King Harald. Thank you...
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The government also announced a period of national mourning until the king was buried.
King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland, has died
King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland, has died
King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland, has died
King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland, has died
King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland, has died
King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland, has died
His son Haakon will be Norway’s fourth king since the country gained independence from Sweden in 1905, with Mette-Marit as his queen
Norway's King Harald, the first king born in Norway in seven centuries, passed away in an Oslo hospital after a short illness at the age of 89.
Haakon becomes the king at a turbulent time for Norway's monarchy.
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