Norway'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.
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""most heartfelt condolences""
— King Charles III , Celebrity
""a good friend to me, my family and to Sweden""
— King Carl XVI Gustaf , Other
""success and good fortune""
— King Carl XVI Gustaf , Other
Key People
Crown Prince Haakon is the heir to the Norwegian throne.
King Carl XVI Gustaf is the monarch of Sweden and a friend of King Harald V.
King Charles III is the monarch of the United Kingdom.
King Harald V is the reigning monarch of Norway.
Marius Borg Høiby is the stepson of Norway's crown prince and is facing trial on multiple rape charges.
She is the crown princess of Norway and mother of Marius Borg Høiby.
Queen Sonja is the wife of King Harald V of Norway.
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The late king, who reigned for 35 years, broke with tradition by marrying a commoner and celebrated Norway's diversity in a famous speech.
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