Norway's King Harald V Dies at 89, Ending a 35-Year Reign That Modernized the Monarchy

Europe's oldest reigning monarch, who fled to America during Nazi occupation and defied royal tradition to marry for love, has died after more than a week in hospital.

Norway's King Harald V has died at age 89 after being hospitalized with a rare blood condition, according to posts from major news outlets on Bluesky. The monarch, who reigned for 35 years and was known for modernizing Norway's ancient monarchy, has been succeeded by his son Haakon, 53.