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King Harald V of Norway has died

RTP Notícias28 August 2026 at 08:10

King Harald V of Norway died, until then the monarch with the longest reign in Europe. The announcement of the death was made by the Royal Palace of Norway this Friday, without providing more details about the circumstances of the death.

The king was 89 years old and ruled Norway for more than three decades, having ascended to the throne in 1991 after the death of his father, King Olav V. His long reign made him the European monarch with the longest time in power.

The news of the death of King Harald V represents a significant change in the leadership of the Norwegian monarchy, ending an era of dynastic stability in the Nordic country. The Norwegian royal family and the country now face the period of mourning for the loss of the monarch.

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