King Harald of Norway has died at the age of 89, according to a statement from the Royal House of Norway. The monarch passed away peacefully at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet on Friday, August 28, at 6:35 AM.
The royal palace announced the news with a statement expressing deep grief, saying "It is with deep grief that we announce that His Majesty King Harald has passed away." The statement confirmed that King Harald died at the hospital on Friday morning.
Crown Prince Haakon, King Harald's son, will succeed him as the new monarch. The 53-year-old prince is the eldest son of King Harald and Queen Sonja.
The Royal House of Norway has not released any further information at this time, and it is unclear what arrangements will be made for the funeral and succession process.
The news of King Harald's death is a significant development in Norway, and it is likely that the country will be in a period of mourning in the coming days.
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