Norway is in mourning following the death
of King Harald V, who has died at the age of 89. King Haakon VIII
has succeeded his father to the throne. King Harald died peacefully
at the Rigshospilatet in Oslo on the August 28 2026. He was being
treated for side effects for a form of anaemia and had contracted a
blood infection. King Harald V was born at Skaugum estate on 21
February 1937 and…
King Harald remains seriously ill in hospital in Oslo and as night falls, the heir to the throne is at his side
27th August 2026
King Harald of Norway remains seriously
unwell in hospital this evening at the end of a day that saw the
whole of his country follow his state with interest. As night fell,
the heir to the throne was at the side of the man who has ruled
Norway for 35 years. While other…
Politicians and clergy have returned to
Norway after the health of King Harald worsened. Early this
morning, the Royal Court in Oslo announced that Harald V’s
condition had deteriorated. The royal family rushed to his side
with Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon…
Norwegian Royal Family rushes to King Harald’s hospital bedside as his health becomes ‘very serious’
27th August 2026
Members of Norway’s Royal Family have
rushed to the hospital where King Harald is being treated after the
Palace revealed that his health has become “very serious”. Crown
Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Prince Sverre Magnus
are understood to have headed urgently to the National Hospital in
Oslo as concern grows for the 89-year-old monarch. Spanish royal
journalist Jose…
Norwegian Royal Family cancels all engagements as King Harald's health deteriorates further
27th August 2026
King Harald’s health has taken a serious
turn, with the Norwegian Royal Court announcing that the
89-year-old monarch’s condition is now “very serious.” The Palace
issued a stark new update on Thursday morning, just days after
confirming that the…
The king who has always been there: why King Harald matters so much to me and many people across Norway
25th August 2026
There are some people who become so
closely woven into the life of a nation that it is difficult to
imagine the country without them. For Norway, King Harald V is one
of those people. The news of the king’s illness has therefore
always felt different from an…
King Harald’s health: Palace issues fresh update after the Norwegian monarch's condition deteriorates
24th August 2026
King Harald’s health remains stable after
the Norwegian monarch’s condition deteriorated over the weekend.
The Norwegian Royal Court issued a fresh update on Monday
afternoon, confirming that there have been no significant changes
in the 89-year-old monarch’s health. Harald remains at the National
Hospital in Oslo, where he is being treated for a bacterial
infection in his…
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway at King Harald's side as monarch's condition remains stable after deterioration
24th August 2026
Crown Prince Haakon, now regent of
Norway, is at the side of his father, King Harald, after the
monarch’s health deteriorated. King Harald, 89, is being treated at
the Rikshospitalet in Oslo with doctors issuing a concerning update
on his condition late on Sunday…
King Harald’s health has taken a worrying
turn after the Norwegian monarch’s condition deteriorated over the
weekend. The 89-year-old King remains in hospital in Oslo where he
is receiving antibiotics for an infection caused by bacteria in his
blood. The Norwegian…
Summit or summer break? The annual royal gathering at Balmoral comes as Harry and Meghan announce UK plans
22nd August 2026
The King and the Prince of Wales have
been enjoying their annual summer break at Balmoral but this year’s
gathering has taken on an added dimension. Prince William joined
King Charles at the royal residence in Scotland just hours after
Harry and Meghan announced they were heading back to the UK. And
that’s led to questions about just how the traditional Balmoral
meeting has gone in the…
