King Harald V dead at 89: Cause of death, funeral date revealed, son King Haakon VIII crowned successor

In the weeks leading up to his death, Harald had been hospitalised and placed on sick leave after undergoing corticosteroid treatment for haemolytic anemia, which led to complications including fluid retention. His condition worsened significantly when he developed a bacterial infection in his bloodstream, requiring intensive medical care.
2026-08-31 13:08:00