King Harald, Europe's oldest monarch, was viewed as a reformer who embraced inclusivity.

Norway mourns beloved king, Europe's oldest monarch, as his son succeeds him; Herzog hails king’s ‘loyalty and devotion'

King Harald, who has been Norway's ceremonial head of state since 1991, has always insisted he will not abdicate, saying his oath as king was for life.

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

Norway's King Harald, the country's ceremonial head of state for more than three decades, died aged 89 on Friday after a period of ill health, the royal palace said. Harald,…

His 53-year-old son Crown Prince Haakon succeeds him on the throne.