King Harald V of Norway dies at 89, succeeded by his son, King Haakon VIII, marking the end of an era.

OSLO: Norway's King Harald, a reformer who emerged from the shadow of his well-loved, extrovert father over more than three decades on the throne, died on Friday at the age of 89, the royal palace said, at a

Europe’s oldest monarch, King Harald V of Norway, has died.

Crown Prince Haakon accedes to the throne in a turbulent time for the royal family.

⁠Norway's King Harald has ⁠died ‌aged 89, the Norwegian royal palace has said.

Norway is in mourning following the death of King Harald V, who has died at the age of 89.

King Harald, who has been Norway's ceremonial head of state since 1991, has always insisted he will not abdicate, saying his oath as king was for life.