Norway Mourns King Harald V Following Death in Oslo at Age 89
King Harald V of Norway has passed away at the age of 89 while receiving treatment at the national hospital in Oslo. Following his death, his 53-year-old son Haakon has ascended to the throne as the new monarch.
King Harald V of Norway passed away on Friday morning while undergoing medical treatment at the national hospital located in Oslo, the capital of Norway. At the time of his passing, the late monarch had reached the age of 89 years old, marking the end of a significant era for the Scandinavian nation. According to the official timeline of events, the monarch's death occurred precisely during the early morning hours, with the local time recorded at either 6:30 AM or 6:35 AM.
Born on February 21, 1937, Harald V entered the world at the Skaugum royal estate, which is situated near the city of Oslo. His life spanned major historical epochs, beginning with his birth prior to the disruptions of Nazi Germany's occupation, and later leading to his formal designation as crown prince in the year 1957. Decades later, following the passage of time and his royal duties, he officially ascended to the throne on January 17, 1991, establishing a prominent reign.
Following the formal announcement of King Harald V's death and the subsequent transition of power, the royal palace confirmed that the monarch's son, Haakon, has now become the new king of Norway. The newly ascended monarch is 53 years old and takes over the responsibilities of the crown after his father's decades-long tenure. The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dhaka also became a focal point for international condolences following the passing of the Norwegian head of state.
Amidst the international mourning and diplomatic acknowledgments, Miah Golam Parwar, who serves as the secretary general of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, visited the diplomatic mission in the capital of Bangladesh. During his visit to the official diplomatic location, Miah Golam Parwar formally signed the condolence book that was opened by the Royal Norwegian Embassy to honour the late King Harald V. This gesture reflected the widespread international recognition of the late Norwegian monarch's long-standing reign and the diplomatic ties between the nations.
