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…
How Norway found out its much loved King Harald had died: the moving announcement that ended the reign of a monarch
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…
Obituary: King Harald V of Norway, a popular king who reshaped his country's monarchy
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…
"We must prepare for the worst" - the latest on King Harald of Norway's serious health deterioration
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…
Norway's Prime Minister says the 'whole country' is affected by concerning update on King Harald's health
23rd August 2026
Norway’s Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr
Støre, has said the whole country is thinking of King Harald as a
worrying update about the health of the 89 year old monarch was
issued. On Sunday evening, the Norwegian Royal Court announced that
King Harald’s health had…
Norway’s national broadcaster interrupted
its usual programming on Sunday evening to air a special bulletin
following the news that King Harald’s health had deteriorated. NRK1
broadcast the special programme after the Norwegian Royal Court
announced that the…
The latest details as King Harald of Norway's doctors issue concerning news about health of 89 year old monarch
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…
King Harald of Norway remains in hospital
as he continues to receive treatment following his recent health
problems. The Norwegian royals confirmed on Friday that the
89-year-old monarch remains at the National Hospital in Oslo for
treatment. The Norwegian King will…
Queen Mary returned to work after the
summer holidays on Tuesday, sporting leopard print flats and a
smile as she arrived at Momentet. The Danish queen spoke briefly to
the press before entering the Momentet building, saying, “I have
been looking forward to being back…
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
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…
