King Harald V of Norway died today at the age of 89, according to the Norwegian Royal Palace. The monarch had been hospitalized since August 17 due to complications related to hemolytic anemia and subsequently developed a bacterial infection in his blood.
Harald V, who had occupied the throne since 1991, was considered the oldest monarch in Europe and fulfilled various official duties until the very end. His death is deeply felt by the Norwegian population, who admired him for his closeness and leadership.
The monarch was succeeded by his son, Prince Haakon, who had already been performing regent duties. The Norwegian royal family had communicated the king's health status in recent days, indicating that he was in condition
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