Norway

How Norway found out its much loved King Harald had died: the moving announcement that ended the reign of a monarch

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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…
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Norway

Haakon VIII, the new King of Norway

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28th August 2026
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…
European Royals

"We must prepare for the worst" - the latest on King Harald of Norway's serious health deterioration

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27th August 2026
Norway is preparing for the worst as concern grows over the health of King Harald, after the 89-year-old monarch suffered a serious deterioration in hospital. Norwegian public broadcaster NRK has issued a stark assessment of the situation, with a reporter stating: “We must prepare for the worst.” The warning comes just hours after the Norwegian Royal Court announced that King…
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Norway

The latest details as King Harald of Norway's doctors issue concerning news about health of 89 year old monarch

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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, his doctors said his health had got worse following his admission to hospital. He was originally kept at the hospital…
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Belgium

Belgium gets a brand new prince with no royal role and no claim on public money as Laurent, brother of King Philippe, makes legal move

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20th August 2026
Belgium has acquired a brand new prince but he will have no royal role. Clement Vandenkerckhove has been formally recognised by Prince Laurent of Belgium as his natural son. Laurent confirmed he was the father of Clement, 26, in a DNA test several years ago. Now, the legal paperwork has been signed that acknowledges the relationship meaning Clement becomes a prince of Belgium. Current royal…
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