European Royals

King Haakon has arrived at the Royal Palace in Oslo for the first time as monarch ahead of the Extraordinary Council of State that will formally declare the start of a new reign. Haakon VIII, King of Norway was driven to the palace with huge crowds gathering to welcome him there. A round of applause broke out as the newest monarch in Europe was driven slowly towards the palace gates. The…

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…

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…