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King Harald V of Norway died at age 89

Notícias de Coimbra28 August 2026 at 08:09

King Harald V of Norway died at age 89. The monarch was hospitalized due to complications related to a blood disease. The information was confirmed by the Norwegian Royal House. The article did not provide additional details about the specific circumstances of the death or information about possible successors to the Norwegian throne.

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