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Norway’s King Harald V dies as Crown Prince Haakon is expected to succeed him
The Royal Palace of Norway announced that King Harald V died at the age of 89 on Friday morning. Harald V had been receiving treatment in Oslo for a bacterial infection in his blood, and Crown Prince Haakon is expected to ascend the throne.
As a change of monarch is expected to begin in Norway, the Royal Palace announced that King Harald V died at the age of 89 on Friday morning. The king’s condition had deteriorated seriously in recent days while he was receiving treatment at a hospital in the capital, Oslo, for a bacterial infection in his blood.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said he was deeply saddened by Harald V’s death.
Crown Prince Haakon is expected to ascend the throne
Following Harald V’s death, his 53-year-old son, Crown Prince Haakon, is expected to ascend the Norwegian throne.
A 35-year reign
Born on February 21, 1937, Harald V was the son of King Olav V. He ascended the throne after his father died in 1991 and served as Norway’s king for 35 years.
Known for his close relationship with the Norwegian people, Harald V made a significant contribution to giving the monarchy a more contemporary appearance and strengthening its integration with society.
Health problems in his later years
Harald V experienced various health problems, particularly in his later years, and received hospital treatment several times.
Harald V was hospitalized after developing an infection during a holiday in Malaysia in 2024. The same year, he underwent surgery to have a device implanted to regulate his heart rhythm.
Represented Norway at the Olympics
Harald V, who was also interested in sailing, was a successful sailor who represented Norway in sailing competitions at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games.
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