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Haakon becomes king, queen scrutinised

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After King Harald V's death, Crown Prince Haakon succeeded as Norway's king and Mette-Marit became queen consort, spotlighting her once-controversial past.

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Only the third king since independence in 1905.
europeelects.bsky.social Europe Elects @europeelects.bsky.social · Aug 28
Norway: Monarch, Harald V, has died aged 89, following a period of illness. His son, Haakon VIII, succeeds him as King of Norway.

Harald V was the country’s head of state for a period of over 35 years, ascending the throne in 1991.
August 28, 2026 at 1:19 PM

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King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart, died Friday. n.pr/4zJVkU3
Norway's King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII
King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart, died Friday.
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August 28, 2026 at 8:14 AM

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The Oxford-educated King of Norway has died, aged 89. As crown prince, Harald V studied at Balliol College between 1960 and 1962, following his father Olav. A keen member of the college boat club, Harald once rowed against Stephen Hawking (cox for Univ's crew).

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Norway's King Harald dies aged 89: A beloved monarch buffeted by family crises
The late king, who reigned for 35 years, broke with tradition by marrying a commoner and was widely loved by Norwegians.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 28, 2026 at 11:20 AM

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The late King Harald V of Norway standing for the British national anthem, despite his visible frailty, during the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.

Thank you for being a good friend to the UK.
King Harald V of Norway attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. King Harald V of Norway attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
August 28, 2026 at 8:52 AM

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Harald was Norway's first king born in Norway since the 14th Century!
August 28, 2026 at 8:19 AM

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Condolences to Norway on the passing of King Harald. He lived a remarkable life of service, resilience and quiet dignity. Harald spent part of his childhood in America, returning home after WW2 to become a beloved king who helped modernize the monarchy without diminishing its grace. 🇳🇴
August 28, 2026 at 7:38 AM

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Well he was very ald
August 28, 2026 at 6:55 AM

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Norway: Monarch, Harald V, has died aged 89, following a period of illness. His son, Haakon VIII, succeeds him as King of Norway.

Harald V was the country’s head of state for a period of over 35 years, ascending the throne in 1991.
August 28, 2026 at 6:36 AM

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BREAKING: King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest monarch, dies aged 89.
Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII
King Harald V of Norway has died at 89. He went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen in order to marry his school sweetheart.
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August 28, 2026 at 7:02 AM

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Norway's King Harald dies
Breaking: Norway's King Harald dies
King Harald of Norway has died, according to the European country's royal court.
www.abc.net.au
August 28, 2026 at 6:50 AM
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