King Harald V of Norway dies at 89 after hospitalization for infection and complications from hemolytic anemia, the Royal House confirms.
King Harald V of Norway
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King Harald V of Norway dies at 89 after being hospitalized with an infection and complications from hemolytic anemia, according to the Royal House. The Times of Russia reports that the Norwegian monarch passed away in a hospital in Oslo.
The Royal House’s press office confirmed the death in a statement expressing deep sorrow over the passing of His Majesty King Harald.
“It is with deep grief that we announce that His Majesty King Harald has passed away,” the statement said.
King Harald V of Norway Dies at 89 After Hospitalization
King Harald V of Norway had been receiving treatment in hospital since August 17. He was admitted because of an infection and complications related to hemolytic anemia.
The 89-year-old monarch remained hospitalized following his admission. On August 27, the Royal House announced that his health had deteriorated and described his condition as “very serious.”
His prolonged hospitalization had drawn attention to the King Harald V health situation as the Royal House continued to provide updates about his condition.
Norway King Harald V and His Reign
Norway King Harald V was a member of the House of Glucksburg and had served as Norway’s monarch since 1991.
His reign lasted more than three decades, making him a long-serving figure in the Norway monarchy. His death marks the end of his time on the Norwegian throne and begins a new chapter for the country’s royal family.
Haakon to Inherit the Norway Throne
Following the death of King Harald V of Norway, his 53-year-old son, Haakon, will inherit the throne.
The succession places Haakon at the center of the Norwegian royal family as the monarchy moves forward following the death of the 89-year-old king.
The transition will mark a significant moment in the Norway royal succession, following Harald V’s reign since 1991.
Royal House Confirms King Harald V Death
The Royal House of Norway confirmed that King Harald died in a hospital in Oslo at the age of 89. The announcement followed the Royal House’s previous statement that his condition had become “very serious.”
The death comes after the king’s hospitalization on August 17 for an infection and complications from hemolytic anemia.
The Times of Russia will continue to follow developments surrounding the Norwegian royal succession and the transition to the next monarch.
