### [2026-08-28](/feed/2026/08/28/index.md)

##### Death and state funeral of Harald V
# King Harald V of Norway dies at the age of 89 after a 35-year reign and is succeeded by his son Haakon VIII. 




### Sources:

1. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/king-harald-norway-228366941b7c48c59ececf004cc3c467)
2. [BBC News](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clykn5p5172o)
3. [CNN](https://edition.cnn.com/2026/08/28/europe/king-of-norway-harald-v-oldest-monarch-dead-intl)

### Changes:

1. King Harald V of Norway dies at the age of 89. Haakon ascends to the throne.  _2026-08-28 08:02:33 (First version)_
2. King Harald V of Norway dies at the age of 89. His son, crown prince Haakon, ascends to the throne.  _2026-08-28 12:02:33 (Update)_
3. King Harald V of Norway dies at the age of 89. His son ascends to the throne as Haakon VIII.  _2026-08-28 16:02:35 (Update)_
4. King Harald V of Norway dies at the age of 89 and is succeeded by his son Haakon VIII.  _2026-08-28 20:02:33 (Update)_
5. King Harald V of Norway dies at the age of 89, after 35 years of reign and succeeded by his son Haakon VIII.  _2026-08-28 22:02:29 (Update)_
5. King Harald V of Norway dies at the age of 89 after a 35-year reign and is succeeded by his son Haakon VIII.  _(Current version)_

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