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‘The whole country’s grandfather:’ Norway’s King Harald V dies aged 89
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‘The whole country’s grandfather:’ Norway’s King Harald V dies aged 89

King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89 after being hospitalized for several days. His death marks the end of his reign, which began in 1991, and he is succeeded by his son, Crown Prince Haakon, who will become King Haakon VIII. Norwegians are mourning their former monarch, with many referring to him as 'the whole country’s grandfather.' The transition of power follows established royal succession protocols.

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‘The whole country’s grandfather:’ Norway’s King Harald V dies aged 89

King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89 after being hospitalized for several days. His death marks the end of his reign, which began in 1991, and he is succeeded by his son, Crown Prince Haakon, who will become King Haakon VIII. Norwegians are mourning their former monarch, with many referring to him as 'the whole country’s grandfather.' The transition of power follows established royal succession protocols.

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