Norway mourns King Harald as Crown Prince Haakon becomes king

Norwegians are mourning the death of King Harald, Europe’s oldest monarch, who passed away at 89 after a battle with haemolytic anaemia. Known for his commitment to inclusivity and unity, King Harald reigned for 35 years and was adored by the public. His son, now King Haakon VIII, will take the throne and is set to be sworn in before parliament shortly. A national period of mourning is underway, with flags at half-mast across the country.

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