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Norway's King Harald Dies at 89

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Norway's King Harald V dies at 89. The monarch, Europe's oldest reigning king, has passed away in Oslo. His son, King Haakon VIII, succeeds him immediately.

The king died in Oslo at 89. Crowds gathered at the royal palace, where wreaths and messages were left. Flags were lowered to half mast, and church bells rang at midday. The prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, announced a period of national mourning.

A period of national mourning is in effect. The new king, whose wife has faced scrutiny, will take the throne. The institution of the monarchy continues to hold significance in Norwegian public life.

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  1. guardian — Norway’s King Harald dies aged 89 ·
  2. aljazeera — ‘The whole country’s grandfather:’ Norway’s King Harald V dies aged 89 ·
  3. france24 — Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon prepares to take the throne ·

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