Norway’s King Harald V Dies At 89 After 35-Year Reign As Europe’s Oldest Monarch, Son Haakon VIII Set To Ascend The Throne

Norway’s King Harald V has died at 89, the palace announced Friday. Europe’s oldest monarch, Harald became king in 1991 after his father King Olav V’s death. He modernised Norway’s royal house, remained popular and chose not to abdicate despite his advancing age.