King Harald

Last Updated On | 28 Aug 2026

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King Harald live: Royal family pictured as they follow King Harald's coffin to Royal Palace

King Harald passed away peacefully on Friday, the Norwegian royal household has confirmed, stay tuned for all the latest updates on Friday 28 August

Dancing down the aisle, hugging the shaman, and leading with love: My personal memories of King Harald V

HELLO!’s features contributor Sally Morgan reflects on the late King of Norway—a trailblazing monarch who fought nine years for his own true love, welcomed an unconventional son-in-law, and proved why he was truly the King of our hearts

Why Crown King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit won't have a coronation

The ceremony for Norwegian monarchs is very different to that for the British monarchy. Find out why King Haakon won't have a coronation

Durek Verrett's poignant words on 'dad' King Harald's real reaction to him joining royal family

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway's husband, Durek Verrett, told HELLO! about his bond with her late father, King Harald, who died aged 89 on 28 August

Our favourite pictures of King Harald's incredible life following his death aged 89

King Harald has sadly passed away at the age of 89 after being hospitalised with a blood illness. See the best photos from his life

King Charles expresses his 'profound sadness' in moving tribute to 'dear cousin' King Harald V as he dies aged 89

The King has led royals around Europe in paying tribute to King Harald of Norway after he passed away – here, HELLO! takes a look at their relationship

Queen Mary, Queen Maxima & more royals express 'great sorrow' following King Harald of Norway's death

King Harald, second cousin to Queen Elizabeth II, has died at the age of 89, the Norwegian Royal House confirmed on 28 August

Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway takes over her father's role as heir to the throne

King Harald V's passing means Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is next in line to the throne making her the first female heir to the throne in 600 years

King Harald V of Norway dies at 89

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has succeeded his father King Harald as ruler after Europe's oldest reigning monarch passed away

King Harald in 'extremely serious' condition as Palace issues urgent update after hospitalisation

The Norwegian Palace has shared a new update on King Harald's health after he was taken to hospital last week

Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit celebrate bittersweet milestone amid fears for King Harald's health

The Crown Prince couple are celebrating their silver wedding anniversary on Tuesday, marking 25 years of marriage, with a newly released photo

Fears grow for King Harald, 89, as palace gives update after hospitalisation: 'His health has deteriorated'

King Harald was taken to the National Hospital in Oslo last week with haemolytic anaemia, with the Norwegian palace giving an urgent update on his health on Sunday

King Harald, 89, hospitalised with rare blood disease as palace reveals he's on sick leave

The Norwegian monarch, 89, was taken to the National Hospital on Monday and will be taking two weeks off work, the palace confirmed in a statement

King Harald breaks silence on Epstein files amid Norwegian royal health crisis

King Harald, 89, has continued working even as members of the Norwegian royal family have battled illness, and now he's addressed one of their most controversial moments

The Norwegian royal family tree explained amid concern for Queen Sonja and Mette-Marit's health

The Norwegian royal family has hit the headlines in May 2026 due to ongoing speculation about several key members' health

Princess Astrid of Norway, 94, taken to hospital after skipping state visit celebrations

Princess Astrid, 94, who is the sister of King Harald of Norway, missed last week's state visit celebrations with the Belgian royal family due to illness

Queen Mathilde and Queen Sonja unite for glittering double tiara appearance at extravagant state banquet

The Norwegian royals hosted the Belgian monarchs for a formal state banquet at the Royal Palace in Oslo as part of a three-day state visit

The health challenges facing Norway’s royal family

King Harald V was hospitalized overseas, while Crown Princess Mette-Marit might require a transplant

Norway palace shares health update on King Harald, 89, after he was taken to hospital while on holiday

King Harald of Norway, 89, was taken to the Hospital Universitario Hospiten Sur in Tenerife on Tuesday night while on holiday with his wife, Queen Sonja

King Harald of Norway hospitalised overseas with dehydration

The 89-year-old monarch is being treated for an undisclosed infection and dehydration in Spain, the royal palace has said

Queen Maxima gives King Harald of Norway, 88, supportive hug amid tense time for family

Queen Maxima was captured giving King Harald of Norway a supportive hug as she and her husband, King Willem-Alexander, attended the Winter Olympic Games