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Breaking: Norway's King Harald dies aged 89

Breaking: Norway's King Harald dies aged 89
ABC Australia Friday 28 August 2026, 06:45 UTC 1 min read
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King Harald V of Norway has died, according to the European country's royal court. The 89-year-old monarch has been in hospital for more than 10 days in a "very serious" condition. His son is now King Haakon VIII.

King Harald V of Norway has died, according to the European country's royal court. The 89-year-old monarch has been in hospital for more than 10 days in a "very serious" condition. His son is now King Haakon VIII. Harald was Europe's oldest reigning monarch and had been on the throne since 1990. Loading
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