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Norway's King Harald V dies at 89

From ANSA · () Italian

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

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • King Harald V of Norway died at age 89, the Norwegian Royal House announced.
  • The monarch had been hospitalized since August 17 for a blood disease and a bacterial infection.
  • Prince Haakon and his wife Mette-Marit will become the new rulers.

King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, died early this morning at the age of 89. The Royal House of Norway confirmed his passing at 6:35 AM.

Harald V had been hospitalized at Oslo's national hospital, Rikshospitalet, since August 17. He was initially admitted for a blood disease following a routine check-up, but his condition worsened due to a bacterial infection.

The throne will now pass to his son, Crown Prince Haakon, 53, and his wife Mette-Marit. Even in his advanced age and with the assistance of a cane, the King had continued to fulfill many official duties, including meeting the national football team after their qualification for the World Cup quarterfinals.

Despite his illness, the King and Queen Sonja had planned to visit several Norwegian municipalities in the autumn. The news of his death comes as many in Oslo had already begun gathering at the royal palace to lay flowers, even before the official announcement.

The sovereign passed away at 6:35 this morning at the age of 89.

— Norwegian Royal HouseAnnouncement of King Harald V's death.
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