Norway

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…

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…

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…

Norway’s Crown Prince is cutting short an important overseas visit as concerns grow over his wife’s health. Crown Prince Haakon is set to head to Japan on June 1 for a trip focused on economic and social ties but the royal palace in Oslo has just announced that the long planned visit is being shortened with immediate effect over worries for the health of Crown Princess…