Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son, often in the spotlight
The 89-year-old monarch has been admitted to hospital with haemolytic anaemia and is under cortisone treatment. Crown Prince Haakon serves as regent while the king remains on leave. Family members are at Oslo University Hospital as officials say his condition is extremely serious.
King Harald V has died at Oslo University Hospital at 06:35 on Friday, Aug. 28, aged 89. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, has become King Haakon VIII and has given a televised address. Norway has declared a period of national mourning; tens of thousands have laid flowers at the Royal Palace and the new king will take the oath before parliament on Tuesday.
King Harald V has died at 89. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, has become King Haakon VIII and will take the constitutional oath on Tuesday. Queen Mette-Marit and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra have assumed their new roles. The royal family and Norway have entered official mourning; the funeral is set for Sept. 9.