Norway woke up to a new reign this
morning as King Harald died in the early hours with the throne
immediately passing to his only son who is now King Haakon VIII.
King Harald had been ill for several days with his doctors
announcing a deterioration just hours before he passed away. People
had gone to the Royal Palace in Oslo as news of Harald’s illness
spread and there was a large…
Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf puts his royal court into mourning over death of friend and relation King Harald V of Norway
28th August 2026
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden had put
his royal court into official mourning following the death of his
close friend and relation, King Harald V of Norway. The Swedish
king said mourning would be observed by his court and staff to the
fullest degree on the day that…
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark ask for flags in Copenhagen to be flown at half mast after death of King Harald V
28th August 2026
King Frederik of Denmark has ordered
flags be flown at half mast after King Harald of Norway died. The
Danish royals immediately lowered the standard at their home, the
Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, when news of Harald V’s death was
announced. The King and…
King Charles is named after the same person as Norway's new monarch, Haakon VIII - and here's why
28th August 2026
King Charles has a close bond with
Norway’s royals that led to an unusual link with the family and
means that he is actually named after the same man as the country’s
new king who is called Haakon VIII. For according to the one
telling of the story, Charles got his name from another King of
Norway. The links between the House of Windsor and the House of…
How Norway found out its much loved King Harald had died: the moving announcement that ended the reign of a monarch
28th August 2026
Norway found out its king had died in a
moving announcement as dawn broke in Oslo. Harald V, King of Norway
died on August 28, 2026. He was 89. The Royal Court made a short
announcement soon after the death of the king with a moving
statement. It read simply that…
Obituary: King Harald V of Norway, a popular king who reshaped his country's monarchy
28th August 2026
King Harald of Norway, who has died at
the age of 89, ruled his country for thirty five years and
consolidated the monarchy’s popularity. King Harald was the first
King of Norway born on Norwegian soil in 567 years. He was born at
Skaugum estate on 21 February 1937…
King Haakon VIII of Norway’s reign has
begun. He succeeded to the throne on the death of his father, King
Harald V, on August 28 2026. The new king has spent decades
preparing for the role he has now assumed. Haakon Magnus was born
on July 20th 1973, at the National Hospital of St Hanshaugen in
Oslo. He was the second child and first son of Harald and Sonja,
then Crown Prince and Princess of…
Politicians and clergy have returned to
Norway after the health of King Harald worsened. Early this
morning, the Royal Court in Oslo announced that Harald V’s
condition had deteriorated. The royal family rushed to his side
with Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon…
King Charles and Queen Camilla make public tribute to Dolly Parton with heartfelt message
26th August 2026
King Charles and Queen Camilla have paid
a very public tribute Dolly Parton and accompanied it with a
heartfelt message. On the morning of August 26, just hours after
the death of Dolly Parton was announced, the royals asked the band
to play some of her greatest hits at…
A quarter of a century on, how the shine came off the ultimate royal fairytale wedding
25th August 2026
The relationship between Crown Prince
Haakon of Norway and Mette-Marit Tjessme Hoiby had been under
scrutiny from the moment it became public knowledge. But by the
time they took their vows, in front of the ruling houses of Europe,
their romance had become one of the most celebrated royal love
stories of recent times. However, as they celebrate their silver
wedding anniversary, a string of…
