WorldNorway’s King Harald dies peacefully at 89; Crown Prince Haakon to succeed him
Norway’s Royal House announced that King Harald died peacefully Friday at Oslo University Hospital at age 89. Harald had served as head of state since 1991. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, will succeed him and take the name King Haakon VIII.
Norway’s King Harald dies peacefully at 89; Crown Prince Haakon to succeed him
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