King Harald of Norway has died in hospital in Oslo, after the Palace announced his health was deteriorating following a battle with a rare blood infection

Europe's oldest reigning monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since August 17, suffering from a blood disease.

Crowds gathered outside the royal palace in Oslo and political leaders cancelled trips outside the country to return to the capital and show respect for Harald, who reigned for 35…

King Harald was Europe's oldest monarch and Norway's ceremonial head of state since 1991

King Harald V of Norway has died aged 89 after developing a serious blood infection.