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- COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norway’s aging king, Harald V, is on sick leave until Feb. 2 because of a respiratory infection, the Norwegian palace said in a brief statement Wednesday.
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He acceded to the throne on 17 January 1991. A member of the House of Glücksburg, Harald was the third child and only son of King Olav V of Norway and Princess Märtha of Sweden. He was second in the line of succession at the time of his birth, behind his father.
Dec 15, 2021 · Harald automatically became the new king, Harald V, the first Norwegian monarch to be born in Norway since Olav IV, who died in 1387. Harald decided to continue the tradition of the “royal benediction” started by his father.
Jan 31, 2024 · Harald, who has been seen using crutches in recent years, had an operation to replace a heart valve in October 2020 after being hospitalized with breathing difficulties. The heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon, has stepped in and taken over his father’s duties, the royal household said.
Sep 16, 2024 · His Majesty King Harald V of Norway was born on 21 February 1937 at his parents’ home, the country estate of Skaugum, near Oslo. The only son of Crown Prince Olav (the future King Olav V, 1903-1991) and Crown Princess Märtha (1901-1954), he acceded to the Throne when his father passed away on 17 January 1991.
Mar 14, 2024 · COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Europe’s oldest monarch, King Harald V of Norway, has been discharged from the Oslo hospital where he received a permanent pacemaker earlier this week, the palace said Thursday. The 87-year-old monarch “is doing well” and is on sick leave until April 8, the royal household said in a brief statement.
May 15, 2023 · COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norway’s King Harald V was released from a hospital Monday after receiving treatment for an infection, the Norwegian palace said. The 86-year-old monarch was admitted to Oslo’s main hospital, Rikshospitalet, a week ago.
Jun 23, 1991 · King Olav V died on the evening of 17 January 1991. At that same moment, Crown Prince Harald became Norway’s new king: King Harald V. As the night passed, mourners began to fill the Palace Square with flowers and candles.
