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Harald V (Norwegian: Harald den femte, Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈhɑ̂rːɑɫ dɛn ˈfɛ̂mtə]; born 21 February 1937) is King of Norway. He succeeded to the throne on 17 January 1991. Harald was the third child and only son of King Olav V of Norway and Princess Märtha of Sweden.
Dec 15, 2021 · Accession to the throne. Harald’s father, Olav V, died on January 17 th, 1991. Harald automatically became the new king, Harald V, the first Norwegian monarch to be born in Norway since Olav IV, who died in 1387. Harald decided to continue the tradition of the “royal benediction” started by his father.
Dec 31, 2022 · His Majesty King Harald. His Majesty King Harald V of Norway was born on 21 February 1937 at his parents’ home, the country estate of Skaugum, near Oslo. The only son of Crown Prince Olav (the future King Olav V, 1903-1991) and Crown Princess Märtha (1901-1954), he acceded to the Throne when his father passed away on 17 January 1991. Prince ...
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- King Harald V and Queen Sonja. Born Feb. 21, 1937, King Harald V is Norway's current reigning monarch and the only son of King Olav V and Crown Princess Märtha, formerly of Sweden.
- Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit. Crown Prince Haakon, the son of King Harald and Queen Sonja, is the next in line for the Norwegian throne.
- Princess Ingrid Alexandra. Princess Ingrid Alexandra is the elder of Haakon and Mette-Marit's two children and the second in line for the Norwegian throne.
- Prince Sverre Magnus. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit's youngest child is Prince Sverre Magnus. Third in line for the throne, Sverre Magnus has attended fewer royal engagements but is often seen at family events such as his sister's 18th birthday ball in 2022.
The present monarch is King Harald V, who has reigned since 17 January 1991, succeeding his father, Olav V. The heir apparent is his only son, Crown Prince Haakon . The crown prince undertakes various public ceremonial functions, as does the king's wife, Queen Sonja .
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Jan 31, 2024 · Harald, who has been seen using crutches in recent years, had an operation to replace a heart valve in October 2020 after being hospitalized with breathing difficulties. The heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon, has stepped in and taken over his father’s duties, the royal household said.
Feb 21, 2022 · Posted By: Norway Today Staff 21. February 2022. King Harald V celebrates his 85th birthday today. On the throne for more than 30 years, he has had a long and storied life and helped guide the nation through some of its worst crises.
