King Harald V of Norway dies at 89; Crown Prince Haakon succeeds as King Haakon VIII

King Harald V of Norway died on 28 August 2026 at the National Hospital in Oslo, aged 89, after 35 years on the throne. The Royal House of Norway announced his death on kongehuset.no. Under Norway's automatic succession — no coronation required — his son succeeded immediately as King Haakon VIII. The new heir is Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra.