Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Norway’s King Harald V Dies at 89; Modi Offers Condolences
Norway’s King Harald V died peacefully at age 89.
The Royal House of Norway said he died at a hospital in Oslo on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent condolences to Harald’s family and the people of Norway.
Modi remembered meeting Harald during his visit to Norway in May.
He said the king was warm and deeply committed to serving Norway.
Harald became king in 1991 after his father died.
He had recently received treatment for anemia, fluid buildup, and a bacterial infection.
Norway’s rules say Crown Prince Haakon became king immediately after Harald’s death.
Some reports called him King Haakon VIII, while the Royal House said his official regnal name had not yet been announced.
Norway’s King Harald V died peacefully at age 89 at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and offered condolences to Harald’s family and the people of Norway.
Modi recalled meeting Harald during his visit to Norway in May and praised his warmth and service to his nation.
Harald ruled Norway from January 17, 1991, and was described as Europe’s oldest monarch.
Crown Prince Haakon immediately succeeded Harald under Norway’s succession rules, though reports differed over his regnal name.
- Who
- Norway’s King Harald V died, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences.
- What
- Harald V died at age 89, prompting tributes and the immediate succession of Crown Prince Haakon.
- When
- Harald died at 6:35 a.m. local time on Friday, August 28, 2026, according to the articles.
- Where
- He died at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet in Oslo, Norway.
- Why
- The Royal House said his health had deteriorated after treatment for hemolytic anemia, fluid accumulation, and a bacterial infection.
Royal House Account
Syndicated Reports
Haakon’s regnal name
Royal House Account
The Royal House account said Crown Prince Haakon immediately succeeded Harald, but that his regnal name and motto had not yet been officially announced.
Syndicated Reports
Other syndicated reports referred to Harald’s son as King Haakon VIII.
- Age at death
- 89
- Reign
- January 17, 1991, until his death
- Place of death
- Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet
- Reported time of death
- 6:35 a.m. local time on Friday
- Successor
- Crown Prince Haakon immediately succeeded Harald under Norway’s succession rules
- Modi’s meeting with Harald
- Modi recalled meeting the king during his two-day visit to Norway in May
- Recent medical issues
- Hemolytic anemia, fluid accumulation, and a bacterial infection were reported
