King Harald V
King Harald V is the reigning monarch of Norway.
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Watch: Norway bids farewell to King Harald
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects after 13 days of national mourning.
September 9, 2026Europe's royalty pay respects to King Harald V in Norway
The Prince of Wales and three Nordic kings were among those who attended proceedings on Wednesday.
September 9, 2026Prince William to attend King Harald's funeral in Norway
The Prince of Wales will represent the King at the funeral of Harald V in Oslo next week.
September 5, 2026Oslo mayor calls off wedding ceremony after death of Norway's king
Anne Lindboe, the mayor of Norway's capital, had planned to marry her fiance on Friday.
August 28, 2026Who is Norway's new King Haakon VIII?
Haakon becomes the king at a turbulent time for Norway's monarchy.
August 28, 2026Norway's King Harald dies aged 89
The late king, who reigned for 35 years, broke with tradition by marrying a commoner and celebrated Norway's diversity in a famous speech.
August 28, 2026King of Norway's health has worsened, palace says
Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.
August 24, 2026Norway's king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave
The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.
August 17, 2026Norway's King Harald taken to hospital in Spain - Reuters
Norway's King Harald taken to hospital in Spain Reuters
February 24, 2026