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Norway's King Harald V has died at 89, with Crown Prince Haakon set to succeed him
The Norwegian Royal Palace announced that King Harald V died at the age of 89 on Friday morning. Crown Prince Haakon, 53, is expected to ascend the throne after Harald V, who had been receiving treatment in Oslo for a bacterial infection in his blood.
The Norwegian Royal Palace announced that King Harald V died at the age of 89 on Friday morning. The king, who was receiving treatment at a hospital in the capital Oslo for a bacterial infection in his blood, had suffered a serious deterioration in his health in recent days.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said he was deeply saddened by Harald V's death.
Crown Prince Haakon expected to ascend the throne
Crown Prince Haakon, 53, is expected to ascend the Norwegian throne after Harald V.
He served as king for 35 years
Born on February 21, 1937, Harald V was the son of King Olav V. He became king after his father died in 1991 and served as Norway's monarch for 35 years.
Known for his close relationship with the Norwegian people, Harald V made a significant contribution to giving the monarchy a more contemporary image and strengthening its integration with society.
He experienced health problems in his later years
Harald V received hospital treatment several times, particularly in his later years, because of various health problems.
Harald V was hospitalized in 2024 after suffering an infection during a holiday in Malaysia. The same year, he underwent surgery to have a device implanted to regulate his heart rhythm.
He represented Norway at the Olympics
A successful sailor, Harald V represented Norway in sailing competitions at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games.
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