A Monarch's Passing: Reflections on King Harald's Legacy The passing of King Harald at 89 marks the end of an era in Norway, raising questions about the role and relevance of monarchies in modern society.
In a country where the royal family has traditionally been seen as a unifying force, his death is being met with widespread grief.
King Harald's life was marked by moments of great turmoil, from his childhood spent fleeing Nazi occupied Norway to his years on the throne, during which he navigated some of the most significant events in Norwegian history.