https://freerepublic.com/tag/kingharaldv/ en-us Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:39:16 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4393404/posts King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest monarch, has died at the age of 89, after 35 years on the throne. Harald is succeeded as monarch by his son Haakon. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Queen Sonja, two children, and five grandchildren. His granddaughter Ingrid Alexandra now becomes heir to the Norwegian throne. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said, “a whole nation is in mourning” after Harald’s death, with the people of Norway “left with a deep sense of gratitude for a long life in the service of Norway.” The government declared a national period of mourning,... CNN https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4393404/posts#comment Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:39:16 GMT