The royal court of Norway has confirmed the passing of King Harald V of Norway. His son, Haakon VIII, has assumed the role of the new king. According to a statement issued by the royal palace, King Harald passed away peacefully at the Oslo University Hospital on Friday, August 28.
The passing marks the end of life for the king, who was noted as the oldest living monarch in Europe. King Harald had been hospitalized since August 17. The palace reported that his recent hospitalization was due to treatment for a bacterial infection found in his bloodstream.
His health had faced previous challenges; notably, in 2024, he was hospitalized while on vacation in Malaysia following an infection. During that time, he received a temporary cardiac stimulant and was later returned to Norway via Norwegian armed forces aircraft, where he was fitted with a portable medical device. The news confirms the passing of the esteemed king of Norway.
The royal court has issued statements detailing the circumstances surrounding the death of Harald, ensuring the public is informed of the succession process within the Norwegian monarchy.
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