Home › Harald V, Norway’s King as Tradition and Modernity Collided, Dies at 89 Harald V, Norway’s King as Tradition and Modernity Collided, Dies at 89 Posted on August 28, 2026 by Related Coverage Harald V, the sailing king who epitomized a modern Norwegian royalty, dies Norway's King Harald dies peacefully at 89, son Crown Prince Haakon to succeed him Norwegians lay flowers at palace as King Harald's condition worsens Norway’s crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father’s death Read original article Related Articles Man Indicted in Deadly Drunk Boating Crash That Killed Boston Woman, 24 Grand Jury Finds DeSantis Administration Misused $10M in Hope Florida Funds Regional powers seek off
