- Aug 29
Norway's King Harald V dies at 89 as Crown Prince Haakon accedes to throne
King Harald V of Norway died on Friday morning at age 89 following a hospital stay, leaving Queen Sonja to observe their 58th wedding anniversary as Crown Prince Haakon becomes King Haakon VIII.
- Aug 23
King Haakon VIII addresses Norway following the death of King Harald V at 89
King Haakon VIII delivered his first address to the Norwegian public on Saturday following the death of his father, King Harald V, who died on Friday at age 89 after a 35-year reign.
