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.
I am a swede, living in Norway about two hours from Oslo. I follow everything on live tv today. It is both sad and solemnly to see the flags half raised here in my community. Rest in peace king Harald, and welcome new king Haakon VIII.
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My deepest condolences to the family. Another great king of another era who unfortunately died. It was already expected more or less yesterday when the queen, the children and grandchildren went to the hospital together. I hope prince Haakon finds the strength to coop with this new situation. I wish him and each member of his familiy much courage to continue in their new role.
ReplyDeleteMay King Harald’s memory be eternal.
ReplyDeleteHow very sad. He will be missed.
ReplyDeleteDeepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family and people of Norway. Rest in peace, King Harald V of Norway.
Kaarin
The King is dead; long live the King. I hope that the family feels surrounded by love and care, after such a hard several years. Let the controversies rest for a while. I wish the new King and Queen, and Crown Princess, but above all Queen Sonja peace in their sadness.
ReplyDeleteSad news for the family and Norway. He served his country with great dignity. Rest in peace, King Harald.
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Gezegende leeftijd, het leven gaat door
ReplyDeleteÈ tempo di riposare tra giardini infiniti e luce d’Amore…buon viaggio maestà ✨
ReplyDeleteThis is very sad news. King Harald was an exemplary King for his people and a lovely man in his own right. Thoughtful, caring, humourous, and always making others feel welcome from as much as we know. My prayers are with Queen Sonja, both the king's children and their families, his sibling(s) and relatives, and all the people of Norway. May his soul rest in peace.
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