King Harald V of Norway Dies (Aug 2026)
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King Harald V of Norway died aged 89.
Who they are
King Harald V of Norway and his son, King Haakon VIII[1].
What they do
Europe's oldest monarch died after 35 years on the throne, and his son succeeded him as King Haakon VIII.
How it works
He died at 6:35 a.m. local time on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Oslo University Hospital (the National Hospital in Oslo), having been hospitalised since August 17.
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under Norway.
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2026-08-28: Intellinews: King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest monarch, died aged 89 at 06:35 local time Friday at Oslo University Hospital after 35 years on the throne; his son succeeds as King Haakon VIII. 2026-08-28: King Harald V of Norway died at the National Hospital in Oslo at 6:35 a.m., aged 89; hospitalised since August 17; his son became King Haakon VIII. [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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