Norway's King Harald Dies

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How it changed

1. 24 Aug

   The health of King Harald of Norway deteriorated over the weekend, the royal palace has said.

   2 outlets · The Independent
2. 27 Aug

   Høiby, 29, was four when his mother married Crown Prince Haakon and is not himself a royal figure.

   3 outlets · BBC
3. 28 Aug

   Her son from a previous relationship, Marius Borg Hoiby, was sentenced in June to four years in prison after being convicted of two rapes and dozens of other offenses, including violence against a former partner.

   5 outlets · Deutsche Welle

Coverage 9 articles

• 28 Aug Norway’s King Harald V dies, succeeded by sonKing Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89 due to a rare blood condition called haemolytic anaemia, which he had been hospitalized for since August 17. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, will automatically succeed him as King Haakon VIII. The death comes at a time of controversy for the monarchy, with recent revelations about Crown Princess Mette-Marit's correspondence with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein…Al Jazeera
• 28 Aug Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes kingKing Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89, with his son now automatically becoming King Haakon VIII. Harald reigned for over three decades, modernizing the royal house and refusing to abdicate despite being Europe's oldest monarch. The Norwegian monarch holds a largely symbolic role in the country's democracy, with real power resting with an elected parliament of 5.5 million people. Harald was born in 1937…ABC News (US)
• 28 Aug King Harald is dead at 89: Norway's monarch passes away after hospital stay as King Charles pays tribute to his cousinKing Harald of Norway has died at 89 after a brief hospital stay for an infection related to haemolytic anaemia. He passed away peacefully on August 28 at Oslo University Hospital, where he had been treated since contracting an infection. King Charles has paid tribute to his cousin, calling him a "much-loved kinsman and friend" who embodied kindness, compassion, and duty. Harald was Europe's oldest-reigning monarch…Daily Mail
• 28 Aug Norway's King Harald V, Europe's oldest monarch, dies at 89King Harald V, Europe's oldest monarch at 89, has died in Oslo after a long service to Norway. The royal court reported that he passed away at 6:35 a.m. on Friday at the National Hospital in Oslo. King Harald modernized the Norwegian monarchy and reigned during an oil-and-gas-driven economic boom, serving as a largely symbolic figurehead in Norway's democracy. His son, Haakon VIII, automatically took over the throne…CBS News
• 28 Aug King Harald of Norway dies in hospital aged 89King Harald V of Norway has passed away at the age of 89 in an Oslo hospital due to complications from a rare blood disorder. He was undergoing treatment for haemolytic anaemia, which causes fatigue and shortness of breath, when his condition worsened on Thursday. King Harald's death marks the end of his reign, with his son Haakon, 53, set to take over as king following an extraordinary council of state with the…UPI
• 28 Aug Norway's King Harald dies at 89Norway's King Harald has died at 89 after receiving treatment for a rare blood condition, hemolytic anemia, at Oslo University Hospital since mid-August. The monarch had been in poor health for several years and had scaled back his official duties. Hundreds of well-wishers gathered outside the royal palace in Oslo to pay tribute as his condition deteriorated. King Haakon, Harald's son, will automatically become the…Deutsche Welle
• 28 Aug King Harald V, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dead at 89King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest living monarch at 89, died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital after being treated for a bacterial infection in his blood. He had been hospitalized on August 17 and was under treatment since then. The article notes that King Harald's death comes at a tumultuous time for the royal family, with Crown Princess Mette-Marit facing scrutiny over her past friendship with sex…CBC
• 27 Aug Norway's royal family gathers at King Harald's bedside as his condition worsensKing Harald V of Norway, 89, has been hospitalized for over a week due to a rare blood condition called haemolytic anaemia, and his condition has worsened to an "extremely serious" level. The royal family has gathered at his bedside, with Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, and other members of the family present. This comes after King Harald was treated with cortisone for his condition and had scaled back his royal…BBC
• 24 Aug Royal Palace gives health update on Norway’s King Harald as 89-year-old remains in hospitalKing Harald of Norway's health has worsened over the weekend, according to the royal palace, which reports that the 89-year-old monarch is being treated for a bacterial blood infection at the National Hospital in Oslo. The king has responded well to treatment and his condition is stable, with antibiotics being administered as part of his care. King Harald has been on sick leave for several weeks and his son, Crown…The Independent

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