Royalty · 1937–2026
Born: 21 February 1937 · Died: 28 August 2026 · Age at death: 89
Harald V of Norway died aged 89. He was born on 21 February 1937 and died on 28 August 2026.
King of Norway from 1991, a former Olympic sailor who succeeded his father Olav V
Did you know?He represented his country in sailing at three Olympic Games and won a gold medal at the World Championships.
Harald V was King of Norway from 1991. He was born at Skaugum, the son of Crown Prince Olav, and was a child when the Germans invaded. The royal family fled, and he spent the war years in the United States. He became an accomplished sailor and competed at three Olympics. He married a commoner, Sonja Haraldsen, after a nine-year wait for permission. He succeeded his father in 1991. He was known for a warm, inclusive style. He was the first Norwegian-born king in over 500 years.
Harald V (21 February 1937 – 28 August 2026) was King of Norway from 1991 until his death in 2026. Born in Skaugum, Asker, during the reign of his paternal grandfather, King Haakon VII, Harald was the third child and only son of Crown Prince Olav (later King Olav V) and Crown Princess Märtha of Norway.
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Norwegian monarch, 1937–2026
Harald V was born at Skaugum on 21 February 1937.
He spent the Second World War in the United States.
He married Sonja Haraldsen in 1968.
He became King of Norway in 1991.
Career highlights
Did you know?He won a world championship in sailing in 1987.
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The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XVIII Olympiad and commonly known as Tokyo 1964, were an international multi-sport event held from 10 to 24 October 1964 in Tokyo, Japan.
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The 1968 Summer Olympics (Spanish: Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad (Spanish: Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada) and officially branded as Mexico 1968 (Spanish: México 1968), were an international multi-sport event held from 12 to 27 October 1968, in Mexico City, Mexico.
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The 1972 Summer Olympics (German: Olympische Sommerspiele 1972), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad (German: Spiele der XX.
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