King Harald V of Norway dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII
Summary
King Harald V of Norway died at the age of 89, and his son became King Haakon VIII. Harald was the oldest monarch in Europe and ruled Norway from 1991 until his death.Key Facts
- King Harald V was 89 years old when he died.
- His son automatically became King Haakon VIII after Harald’s death.
- Harald was Europe’s oldest reigning monarch.
- He was crowned king in 1991 after the death of his father, King Olav V.
- Harald was born in Norway in 1937, the first Norwegian prince born there since 1370.
- During World War II, Harald and his family went into exile in the United States to avoid Nazi occupation.
- Harald married his school sweetheart, Sonja Haraldsen, with his father’s permission.
- The Norwegian monarchy has a symbolic role, with real political power held by an elected parliament.
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