Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon VIII ascends throne
Summary
King Harald V of Norway died peacefully at age 89 after receiving hospital treatment for a rare blood condition. His son, King Haakon VIII, has taken the throne, and the country has entered a period of national mourning.Key Facts
- King Harald V died at 06:35 local time, aged 89, in a hospital after treatment for a rare blood condition.
- Crowds gathered at the royal palace in Oslo to mourn, laying flowers and lighting candles.
- King Haakon VIII, 53 years old, took the throne and met government ministers shortly after his father’s death.
- Norway declared national mourning with flags at half-mast and canceled or postponed social events.
- The Norwegian Armed Forces honored Harald with a 21-gun salute at Akershus Fortress.
- Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre expressed national grief and gratitude for the late king.
- Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 22, is next in line and will become queen in the future.
- King Harald was known as a modern, empathetic monarch who united the country.
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