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Palace Flags Are Flying at Half-Staff as King Charles Shares “Profound Sadness” Over the Loss of “Dear Cousin”

The King posted a touching tribute to his family member on August 28.

Marie Claire

King Harald of Norway Has Died at Age 89, Leaving an Uncertain Future in His Wake

Europe's oldest-reigning monarch passed away on August 28.

Marie Claire

‘As far away as possible’: Why Norway’s new King Haakon once fled royal life for California

Norway's new King Haakon VIII ascended the throne after his father's death. He once sought distance from royal life and its constant public attention. Haakon found freedom and a sense of self while living in California. His marriage to Mette-Marit brought him closer to public engagement. The new king now…

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Norway’s King Harald V defied royal tradition to marry the woman he loved. Here's their remarkable decades-long story

Norway mourns the passing of King Harald V at age 89, a monarch who reshaped royal traditions over his remarkable 30-year reign. His commitment to modernizing the monarchy is reflected in his choice to wed commoner Queen Sonja, illustrating a shift towards greater inclusivity. As Crown Prince Haakon ascends the…

The Economic Times

Norway's new monarch King Haakon VIII: His life, role and challenges ahead

Norway's monarchy dates back to King Harald Fairhair in the ninth century. When the country regained independence in 1905, three-quarters of voters backed restoring the monarchy in a national referendum.

Euronews

Who Becomes King After Harald V? Norway's Royal Succession Explained Following His Death

King Harald V of Norway has died at 89, with Crown Prince Haakon succeeding him. Princess Ingrid Alexandra becomes the new heir, marking a generational shift in the Norwegian monarchy.

International Business Times UK

Charles pays tribute to ‘dear cousin’ King Harald of Norway

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Charles pays tribute to ‘much-loved’ friend King Harald of Norway

The Norwegian monarch was Charles’s second cousin once removed.

Evening Standard

Who is King Haakon VIII? Norway's new king who once wanted to escape royal life

Crown Prince Haakon has become Norway's new king following the death of his father, King Harald V, at the age of 89, taking the throne after years of gradually assuming greater royal responsibilities as his father's health declined.

The Times of India

Norway announces death of King Harald, Europe’s oldest monarch

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The Independent UK

Norway's King Harald V dies aged 89 as leaders pay tribute to a 'true European'

The Norwegian monarch, who reigned for 35 years, is praised for his warmth and humility as his death was confirmed by the palace.

Euronews

Norway's King Harald V dies at 89, his son becomes King Haakon VIII

King Harald V of Norway, who was Europe's oldest reigning monarch, died at the age of 89, the palace announced on Friday. He is automatically succeeded by his son, King Haakon VIII, the former crown prince.

France 24

King Haakon VIII: The surfing, guitar-playing royal acceding to Norway’s throne

Norway’s new king faces the immediate task of strengthening support for the monarchy

The Independent UK

Norway’s King Harald dies aged 89

Norwegians gather to remember monarch whose death comes amid scandal over links between crown princess and Jeffrey Epstein

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The Independent UK

King Harald: The Olympic sailor who went from wartime exile to modernising Norway’s monarchy

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Hundreds gather in Oslo to support Norway’s King Harald V

Hundreds gather outside Oslo’s Royal Palace with flowers and candles as concern grows over King Harald V’s worsening health.

Euronews

Norwegian King Harald's health 'deteriorated' over the weekend, palace says

Europe's oldest reigning monarch is being treated for haemolytic anaemia, a condition caused by an abnormally rapid destruction of red blood cells which leads to fatigue, paleness and shortness of breath.

Bangkok Post

Norwegian King Harald's health has 'deteriorated': palace

OSLO - The health of Norway's 89-year-old King Harald V, in hospital due to complications from a blood condition, has "deteriorated" over the weekend, a statement from the palace said Sunday.

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Euronews

Norway's King Harald V hospitalised and placed on sick leave, palace says

The Norwegian royal palace said the monarch, 89, has been battling haemolytic anaemia, a blood disorder characterised by the premature destruction of red blood cells.

Euronews

You can’t miss these: Best World Cup 2026 squad announcement videos

From the Beatles to the African savannah, some national federations were inspired and chose even Royals to annouce the final squad lists for the World Cup.

The Economic Times

Who is Queen Sonja and why is she trending on social media? Norway royal hospitalised after heart complications

Who is Queen Sonja and why is she trending on social media? Norway’s Queen Sonja, 88, was admitted to Rikhospitalet in Oslo after heart-related complications. The Norwegian Royal House confirmed she will remain under observation for several days. Queen Sonja had received a pacemaker in January after suffering an irregular…

The Independent UK

Norway's king is being discharged from a Spanish hospital after treatment for a skin infection

King Harald V of Norway is being discharged from a hospital in Spain’s Canary Islands after treatment for a skin infection that prompted his admission earlier this week

Radio France Internationale

How Svalbard went from from Arctic outpost to geopolitical flashpoint

Tensions in the Arctic are putting new pressure on Svalbard, a Norwegian-administered archipelago long seen as an example of international cooperation, as climate change transforms the region and rivalry between major powers intensifies.

Marie Claire

Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway Opens Up About Her Mother’s “Difficult” Chronic Illness

“It's hard to be far away.”

International Business Times

Rough Year For Norway's Royals, Rocked By 'Biggest Scandal'

A string of rape and assault allegations against the son of Norway's future queen have plunged the royal family into its "biggest scandal" ever, wrapping up an "annus horribilis" for the monarchy.

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