Norway’s King Harald V attends the commemoration of the Fram Committee’s 100th anniversary at the Fram Museum in Oslo on May 21, 2025. He died aged 89 on August 28, 2026. — AFP pic Stay updated on the latest news and insights. Subscribe to our newsletter here Summary Norway's King Harald V, the longest-serving and oldest reigning monarch in Europe, passed away at the age of 89.According to a statement from the royal palace, King Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday, August 28, at 6:35 am. First Published: Friday, 28 Aug 2026 3:02 PM MYT OSLO, Aug 28 — Norway’s King Harald V, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, died on Friday aged 89, the royal palace announced.“It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald passed away peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday, August 28 at 6:35am,” it said in a statement. — AFP