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Norway's King Harald V Dies at 89
WorldDeath of King Harald V
Kodawire AI Summary
King Harald V of Norway has passed away at the age of 89, triggering the succession of his son, Haakon, whose wife Mette-Marit's association with Jeffrey Epstein has sparked controversy.
- His son, Haakon, will succeed him
- King Harald was Europe's oldest living monarch
- He was taken to hospital on August 17 for treatment
- King Charles has shared a tribute to King Harald
- The royal family is gathering amidst controversy surrounding Mette-Marit's Epstein links
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Left-leaning
8% of coverage
The Guardian
The Guardian
Norway’s King Harald dies leaving stormy succession over crown princess’s Epstein links
Center
85% of coverage
Jerusalem Post (IL)
Jerusalem Post (IL)
King Harald, Norway's reform
the-star.co.ke
the-star.co.ke
Harald's death comes at a tumultuous time for the royal family, as Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces public scrutiny for her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Right-leaning
7% of coverage
Daily Express (PK)
Daily Express (PK)
King Charles issues new message after King Harald of Norway's death
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- 2h agoFree Press Journal (IN): Norway’s King Harald V has died at 89, the palace announced Friday. Europe’s oldest monarch, Harald became king in 1991 after his father Kin
- 2h agoThe Guardian: Crown Prince Haakon’s wife, Mette-Marit, corresponded with late US sex offender between 2011 and 2014, long after he was convicted
- 2h agothe-star.co.ke: Norway's royal family gathers at King Harald's bedside as his condition worsens
- 2h agoReuters: Who is Norway's new king?
- 2h agoNBC News: Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes king
- 2h agoDaily Express (PK): King Charles has shared a moving tribute to King Harald.
- 2h agoVanguard News: OSLO — Norway’s King Harald V has died at the age of 89, the Royal Palace announced on Friday. Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hos
- 2h agoMetro (GB): King Charles sends 'deepest condolences' after death of King Harald of Norway at the age of 89, who was on the throne for 35 years.
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