URGENT: Norwegian Royal Palace announces that King Harald has died
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URGENT: Norwegian Royal Palace announces that King Harald has died

SAPO Notícias28 August 2026 at 07:46

The Norwegian Royal Palace announced today the death of King Harald V, at age 89. The monarch was hospitalized due to complications related to a blood disease.

King Harald V ruled Norway for more than three decades, having assumed the throne in 1991 after the death of his father, King Olav V. His long reign was marked by a strong connection with the Norwegian people.

In recent weeks, the monarch's health had significantly deteriorated, leading to his hospitalization. The complications arising from the blood disease were the official cause of his death.

The death of King Harald V represents a great loss for Norway, a country that is now preparing for a new era under the reign of his successor. The Norwegian Royal Palace made the official announcement confirming the monarch's passing.

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