King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89 after being taken to hospital last week for treatment for a rare blood condition. The Royal Palace in Oslo said he passed away peacefully at 6:35 a.m. local time on Friday at Oslo University Hospital.
King Harald was Norway’s first king to be born in Norway since the 14th century. He has been succeeded by his son, Haakon, who will hold an extraordinary Council of State with the government. The royal flag on the roof of the palace has been lowered to half-mast.
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