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King Harald has died at 89, and Crown Prince Haakon has become King Haakon VIII, pledging to uphold Norway’s constitutional monarchy and rule of law. The nation mourns as Haakon outlines a vision of democracy, inclusivity, and unity, with the oath in parliament looming and a cautious transition underway.
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. Crown Prince Haakon has become King Haakon VIII and will take the oath before parliament on Tuesday. Norway has declared national mourning; tens of thousands have left tributes at the royal palace and a funeral date is set for Sept. 9.
King Haakon has taken an oath before Norway’s parliament after the death of King Harald V, pledging to govern in line with the constitution and laws. Queen Mette-Marit remains under medical observation after a June lung transplant. Harald’s funeral is set for Sept. 9, with public visits to the late king’s coffin continuing until Sept. 8.
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