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King Charles Expresses His 'Profound Sadness' in Moving Tribute to 'Dear Cousin' King Harald V as He Dies Aged 89
Crown Prince Haakon succeeds his father, King Harald V, ending a 35-year reign marked by dedication and periods of declining health.
- On Aug. 28, 2026, King Harald of Norway died at age 89, ending his 35-year reign as Europe's longest-serving monarch.
- Battling a rare blood disorder called haemolytic anaemia, the monarch had faced myriad health issues in recent years, including hospitalization in Tenerife earlier this year.
- Members of the royal family, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Princess Astrid, rushed to his bedside in Oslo this week. Caroline Vagle described Harald as 'a much-loved king.'
- King Charles III sent his 'most heartfelt condolences' to the family, calling Harald his 'dear cousin.' Crown Prince Haakon immediately became the new king.
- Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 22, is now next in line to the throne, followed by her brother, Prince Sverre Magnus, 20. Princess Louise shifts up the succession line.
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(Brussels=Yonhap News) Correspondent Hyun Yun-kyung = King Harald V of Norway, who reigned for 35 years as Europe's oldest monarch, passed away on the 28th (local time) at the age of 89...
·Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
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András Baka expressed his condolences in a letter on the death of King Harald V of Norway. The President of the Republic mourns with Norway and its people.
·Budapest, Hungary
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The King Harald of Norway died on Friday, at the age of 89, announced the Royal Palace, informs Reuters. The news triggered a wave of messages of condolences from the leaders of Europe and the rest of the world, who welcomed the devotion of the former monarch to the country and its countrymen, after more than three decades of rule.
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