Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Norway Mourns King Harald as Sweden Offers Condolences
Norway’s King Harald has died at age 89.
He had been king for more than 30 years.
Many people in Norway are mourning his death.
Norwegian leaders thanked him for serving the country for so long.
They said he helped people see the best in themselves and others.
Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf also shared his sadness.
He said Harald had been a good friend to Sweden and his family.
Haakon is now Norway’s head of state and received wishes for success.
Norway’s King Harald died aged 89, according to the royal palace.
Norwegian leaders described national mourning and expressed gratitude for his service.
Harald was remembered as a reformer who served on the throne for more than three decades.
Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf called Harald a good friend to him, his family, and Sweden.
Carl XVI Gustaf wished Haakon success after he succeeded his father as head of state.
- Who
- Norway’s King Harald, Norwegian leaders, Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf, and Haakon.
- What
- King Harald died at age 89, prompting tributes from Norway and Sweden; Haakon succeeded him as head of state.
- When
- The death was reported on Friday, August 28; the year is not specified.
- Where
- The announcement came from Oslo, Norway, with reactions also issued from Sweden.
- Why
- The reactions followed King Harald’s death and recognized his more than three decades of service to Norway.
- Deceased
- Norway’s King Harald
- Age
- 89
- Time on throne
- More than three decades
- Successor
- Haakon
- Norwegian response
- The nation was described as being in mourning and grateful for Harald’s service.
- Swedish response
- King Carl XVI Gustaf expressed condolences and recalled Harald’s friendship with Sweden.