Norway’s King Harald V has died at the age of 89 following hospitalization for a rare blood disorder, the Royal Palace in Oslo announced.
The monarch passed away peacefully at 06:35 local time (04:35 GMT) on Friday at the National Hospital, surrounded by family. His reign, spanning over three decades, was defined by a quiet modernization of the monarchy and a historic apology for the nation’s treatment of the Sami people.
Correspondent Daniel Sandford reflects on the life and legacy of a sovereign who navigated the crown through profound social change.