Europe's oldest reigning monarch, King Harald had been in hospital in Oslo since 17 August, suffering from haemolytic anaemia, a condition caused by an abnormally rapid destruction of red blood cells. #EuropeNews
European monarchs and world leaders paid tribute to Norway's King Harald on Friday, after the royal palace announced his death at the age of 89.
Harald was the continent's oldest reigning monarch. His son Haakon automatically succeeded him to the throne.
Here are some of the main tributes from across the continent and further afield.
Danish and Swedish monarchs
The kings of Denmark and Sweden called Harald an "extraordinary" leader and good friend who unified his country.
European monarchs and world leaders paid tribute Friday to Norway's King Harald, after the royal palace announced his death at…
European monarchs and world leaders paid to Norway's King Harald, after the royal palace announced his death aged 89.
The Norwegian monarch, who reigned for 35 years, is praised for his warmth and humility as his death was confirmed by the palace.…
The 89-year-old had been hospitalised since 17 August with haemolytic anaemia and later developed a bacterial blood infection.…
Europe's oldest reigning monarch has died after 35 years on the throne
King Harald, who has been Norway's ceremonial head of state since 1991, has always insisted he will not abdicate, saying his oath…
Norway's King Harald V dies aged 89 | Euractiv
