King Harald, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89

Aydan Aleskerli
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Norway's ​King Harald, ‌a reformer ​who ​emerged from the ⁠shadow ​of his ​well-loved father over more ​than ​three decades on ‌the ⁠throne, has died ​aged ​89, the ⁠royal palace said ​on Friday, Report informs.

"It is with deep grief that we announce that His Majesty King Harald has passed away. King Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet Friday 28 August at 6:35 AM," the Royal House of Norway said in a statement.

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