King Harald V, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dead at 89
Norway's King Harald, a reformer who emerged from the shadow of his well-loved father over more than three decades on the throne, has died aged 89, the royal palace said on Friday.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Aug 28, 2026 at 2:59 AM ET
- Coverage span: 3h 24m
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CBC NewsTier A
King Harald V, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dead at 89(opens original report in a new tab)NPRTier A
Norway's King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII(opens original report in a new tab)King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart, died Friday. — NPR
CBS NewsTier B
Norway's King Harald V, Europe's oldest monarch, dies at 89(opens original report in a new tab)King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest monarch, has died, the royal court says. He was 89. — CBS News
Al JazeeraTier B
Norway’s King Harald V dies, succeeded by son(opens original report in a new tab)Harald V, who was Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89. His son will reign as King Haakon VIII. — Al Jazeera
The GuardianTier B
Norway’s King Harald dies aged 89(opens original report in a new tab)Monarch’s death comes at turbulent time for royal family over association of crown princess with Jeffrey Epstein King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, has died aged 89, the royal palace in Oslo has… — The Guardian
Fox NewsTier B
Norway's King Harald dies peacefully at 89, son Crown Prince Haakon to succeed him(opens original report in a new tab)Norway's King Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital at age 89, with Crown Prince Haakon set to succeed him as the nation mourns. — Fox News
ABC NewsTier B
Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes king(opens original report in a new tab)
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