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King Haakon's powerful tribute to his father: "It gives us comfort and strength that so many people are grieving with us"

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30th August 2026
On Saturday evening, King Haakon VIII addressed Norway for the first time since his accession, paying tribute to his beloved father, Harald V, who passed away Friday morning. The new king took solace in how Norway mourns alongside the Royal Family, telling the audience, “It has been a powerful and moving experience to see the Palace Square filled with people, flowers, greetings and lights.
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Obituary: King Harald V of Norway, a popular king who reshaped his country's monarchy

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28th August 2026
King Harald of Norway, who has died at the age of 89, ruled his country for thirty five years and consolidated the monarchy’s popularity. King Harald was the first King of Norway born on Norwegian soil in 567 years. He was born at Skaugum estate on 21 February 1937, the son of the then Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha. He was the youngest of their three children. Harald…
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King Harald V of Norway dies aged 89

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28th August 2026
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…
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Politicians and bishops return to Norway as King Harald's health worsens

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27th August 2026
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 both cancelling engagements to get to the Rikshospitalet in Oslo. King Harald has been in hospital for ten days. He was…
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The king who has always been there: why King Harald matters so much to me and many people across Norway

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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 ordinary report about the health of a public figure for the Norwegian people. I feel that, too. The 89 year old king remains in…
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