King Harald of Norway has died – One of the country's most beloved monarchs

King Harald of Norway has passed away at the age of 89 following a ten-day hospitalization for a rare blood condition. He died peacefully in Oslo on Friday morning, after a 35-year reign that saw him modernize the monarchy and earn deep affection as a unifying figure. As the first Norwegian-born monarch since the 14th century, he will be succeeded by his son, Crown Prince Haakon, who prepares to take the throne after his father's historic legacy.