King Harald V of Norway dies at 89

Norway’s King Harald V has died at the age of 89 after 35 years on the throne, ending a reign in which he steered the monarchy through social change and periods of national crisis. The Royal House of Norway said Harald died at Oslo University Hospital at 6.35am on Friday, 28 August. He had been in hospital since 17 August and his condition had deteriorated in the days before his death.