Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era
The 89-year-old monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since 17 August with a blood disorder as senior royals cancel their engagements.
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King Harald V of Norway Has Died After 35 Years On the Throne. Meet His Successor, Haakon
Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes king
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Pictures: King Harald V of Norway Dies Aged 89, Succeeded by Son Haakon VIII
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Norway’s new king pays tribute to his late father as the country mourns
‘The whole country’s grandfather:’ Norway’s King Harald V dies aged 89
Meet Norway’s Royal Family, from the Late King Harald to the New King Haakon
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5 developments- Aug 23The health of Norway's King Harald deteriorates over the weekend
- Aug 27Norwegian King Harald's health is in very serious condition, palace says
- Aug 28King Harald V of Norway Has Died After 35 Years On the Throne. Meet His Successor, Haakon
- Aug 29Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era
- Aug 29Norway’s new King Haakon remembers ‘dear father’ Harald in first speech as sovereign
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