Norwegian King Harald V. died on Friday in Oslo at the age of 89 years. According to the palace announcement, he passed away peacefully at 06:35 local time after being hospitalized last week for a rare blood disorder. His 53-year-old son Haakon automatically ascended to the throne, becoming King Haakon VIII. Die Zeit ↗
Harald V. ruled for 35 years and was the longest-reigning monarch in Europe. In Norwegian society, he had the reputation of a civil and accessible ruler who avoided grand displays and ostentation. His health condition had deteriorated significantly in recent times, with reports of his hospitalization preceding the announcement of his death. The Guardian ↗
Haakon takes over the monarchy during a period accompanied by controversies surrounding the royal family. Attention is focused particularly on his wife Mette-Marit, who between 2011 and 2014 corresponded with the deceased American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, that is, after his conviction. In addition to his constitutional duties, the new king will have to address public trust and the stability of the monarchy. Independent ↗
Despite these circumstances, Haakon has strong public support according to a March poll in the country. Nearly four out of five respondents stated that they believe he will be a good king. The coming period will therefore show how the new ruler manages to build on his father's long reign while also responding to the pressure associated with scandals in the royal family.
Norway Has a New King, Haakon Ascends Following the Death of Harald V.
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Norwegisches Königshaus: König Harald - Ein warmherziger Monarch ohne Allüren
Die Zeit
| 09:16 28.08.
Norwegens nahbarer König Harald V. ist tot
Der Standard
| 08:49 28.08.
Ältester Monarch Europas: Norwegens König Harald ist tot
Tagesschau
| 08:43 28.08.
Norway's crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father's death
Independent
| 08:50 28.08.
Norway's King Harald dies aged 89
BBC News
| 08:40 28.08.
Norwegischer König Harald V. stirbt mit 89 Jahren
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| 08:42 28.08.
Nach dem Tod von Harald V.: Zwischen Sorgen und Skandalen: Norwegens neuer König Haakon
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| 09:23 28.08.
Norway's King Harald dies aged 89
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| 08:46 28.08.
Norway’s King Harald dies leaving stormy succession over crown princess’s Epstein links
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| 09:18 28.08.
Norway’s King Harald dies at 89
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