Norway

King Harald dies on the eve of his wedding anniversary: his love story with Queen Sonja is a true royal romance

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28th August 2026
Queen Sonja of Norway is mourning her husband of 58 years, following the death of King Harald at the age of 89. Harald V, King of Norway, died on the eve of the couple’s 58th wedding anniversary. Queen Sonja had kept vigil along in the early evening before heading back for some rest. Their son, King Haakon VIII, was with Harald when he died. Sonja and Harald’s relationship lasted…
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Sweden

Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf puts his royal court into mourning over death of friend and relation King Harald V of Norway

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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 Harald died, August 28th. It will continue through August 29th and be observed again on the day of Harald’s funeral &#8211…
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Norway

This is the man who announced the death of King Harald V to Norway

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28th August 2026
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 Petter Oulie-Hauge delivered the Royal Court’s announcement live on air. Oulie-Hauge was the journalist entrusted with…
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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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