WorldPingNorway's King Harald dies aged 89 after more than three decades on throne — full report at Times of India.
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WorldPingFollowing King Harald's death, attention is turning to Crown Prince Haakon, who is set to become Norway's next king after a turbulent year for the royal family.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
Harald V, who was Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89. His son will reign as King Haakon VIII.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
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King Harald, who has been Norway's ceremonial head of state since 1991, had always insisted he would not abdicate, saying his oath as king was for life. His son, Prince Haakon, is now Norway's new king.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deutsche Welle
WorldPingHarald was Europe’s oldest monarch; he was 3 years old when his family fled to the U.S.as the Nazis occupied Norway at the start of World War II…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingThe late king, who reigned for 35 years, broke with tradition by marrying a commoner and was widely loved by Norwegians.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
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