Norway's King Harald, the first king born in Norway in seven centuries, passed away in an Oslo hospital after a short illness at the age of 89.

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…

Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo.

King Harald V of Norway has died at 89

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.