Flags are flying at half-mast across the
UK’s royal residences following the death of King Harald V of
Norway. The Union Flag has been lowered at Buckingham Palace,
Clarence House, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in
Edinburgh as Britain joins Norway in mourning the 89-year-old
monarch. The flags will remain at half-mast until 8pm on Friday as
a mark of respect for the…
King Harald’s touching tribute to Charles at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral takes on new meaning
28th August 2026
There was a poignant moment at Queen
Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022 which showed just how close the
British and Norwegian Royal Families have been for generations.
King Harald V of Norway stood among the foreign royals gathered at
Westminster Abbey as the…
As dawn broke over Oslo on Friday
morning, Norway woke to the news it had been dreading. King Harald
V had died aged 89, bringing his 35-year reign to an end. For
millions of Norwegians, the first confirmation came through their
television screens, as NRK newsreader…
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 ”It is with deep sorrow that we
announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King
Harald quietly fell asleep at…
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…
Norway's Prime Minister says the 'whole country' is affected by concerning update on King Harald's health
23rd August 2026
Norway’s Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr
Støre, has said the whole country is thinking of King Harald as a
worrying update about the health of the 89 year old monarch was
issued. On Sunday evening, the Norwegian Royal Court announced that
King Harald’s health had…
Norway’s national broadcaster interrupted
its usual programming on Sunday evening to air a special bulletin
following the news that King Harald’s health had deteriorated. NRK1
broadcast the special programme after the Norwegian Royal Court
announced that the 89-year-old monarch’s condition had worsened
over the weekend. The Norwegian King’s health has been closely…
The latest details as King Harald of Norway's doctors issue concerning news about health of 89 year old monarch
23rd August 2026
King Harald of Norway’s health has
deteriorated over the weekend and his doctors have issued a
worrying update. King Harald, 89, is being given antibiotics for a
bacterial blood infection, days after he was admitted to the
Rikshospitalet in Oslo. On Sunday night…
King Harald of Norway remains in hospital
as he continues to receive treatment following his recent health
problems. The Norwegian royals confirmed on Friday that the
89-year-old monarch remains at the National Hospital in Oslo for
treatment. The Norwegian King will…
King Harald of Norway is in hospital
after a surprise admission this afternoon during a medical test.
King Harald, 89, was kept in for further tests and care at the
Rigshopitalet in Oslo after his doctors became concerned about the
side effects of treatment for a form of anaemia. In recent weeks,
Harald has been treated for hemolytic anemia, a condition that
destroys red blood cells faster…
