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Norway’s Last Monarch Passes at 89 | Vancouver News
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Norway’s beloved King Harald V, Europe’s longest-reigning monarch at 89, has died after battling a blood infection. His reign, spanning over 30 years since 1991, was marked by modernizing the monarchy, showing deep empathy after national tragedies, and steadfastly refusing to abdicate despite health setbacks—including a temporary pacemaker stint in Malaysia. Though the royal family endures recent turmoil, including the conviction of his grandson, King Harald remained a towering symbol of tolerance and public connection, consistently praised for embodying Norway’s values.
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