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European leaders mourn Norway's King Harald V

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • King Harald V of Norway died at age 89, prompting condolences from European leaders.
  • British King Charles III remembered Harald V as a "beloved cousin" who served Norway with "unwavering dedication."
  • The Spanish Royal Family lauded Harald V as an "example of responsibility, dignity, simplicity, and tireless service."

European monarchs and leaders expressed deep sorrow following the death of Norway's King Harald V at the age of 89. The Norwegian monarch passed away at the National Hospital in Oslo after an eleven-day hospitalization.

With the deepest sadness, my wife (Queen Camilla) and I have received the news of the passing of my dear cousin, King Harald V of Norway. For 35 years, King Harald served his people with unwavering dedication, guiding Norway through times of great change with warmth and humility.

— King Charles IIIKing Charles III's message of condolence to the Norwegian royal family.

British King Charles III conveyed his "deepest and most sincere condolences" to the Norwegian royal family, referring to Harald V as his "beloved cousin." Charles III highlighted the late king's 35-year reign, during which he "served his people with unwavering dedication, guiding Norway through times of great change with warmth and humility." He added that while Norway mourns a "formidable figure," his family remembers a "much-loved relative and friend, whose kindness, compassion, and profound sense of duty" were evident over the decades.

While Norway mourns a formidable figure, our family unites in remembering a much-loved relative and friend, whose kindness, compassion, and profound sense of duty transcended the decades.

— King Charles IIIKing Charles III's message of condolence to the Norwegian royal family.

French President Emmanuel Macron shared his "deep sadness" upon learning of the king's passing, noting Harald V's consistent efforts to strengthen ties between Norway and France throughout his reign. Finnish President Alexander Stubb also expressed "enormous sadness," praising the monarch's exceptional dedication and his ability to unite Norwegian society.

With deep sadness I learn of the passing of His Majesty King Harald, who worked constantly, throughout his reign, to strengthen the bonds that unite Norway and France.

— Emmanuel MacronFrench President Macron's statement on social media.

The Spanish Royal Family conveyed their "sadness" and honored King Harald V as an "example of responsibility, dignity, simplicity, and tireless dedication to the service" of his country. They expressed their "respect and admiration" for his figure and offered condolences for his death at 89, acknowledging his "tireless dedication to the service of Norway and its people, both before and during his 35-year reign."

I am deeply saddened by the passing of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway. I extend my deepest condolences to his family and the Norwegian people.

— Alexander StubbFinnish President Stubb's statement on social media.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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