Harald V became king after his father, Olav V died of a heart attack on January 17th. This made King Harald the first Norwegian born king since the countrys independence. His father Olav V had arrived in Norway in 1905 when his father, Haakon VII, was elected as King of Norway. Olav V was a very popular king in Norway had he is also knwn as the "peoples-king". He died of a heart attack on the 17th of January which was much caused by the tense political situation in the world at the time.
Norways new king, Harald V is closely related to several of the other European royalties and the second cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. The royal family in Norway works as a representative of the country, but they have no real political power. Kong Harald, and his wife Queen Sonja have two children, crown-prince Håkon and princess Märtha. Today mark the 25 year anniversary for His Majesty the King of Norway Harald V's reign.
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| King Harald V |
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| Former king Olav V |
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