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Norway's monarch passes away
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King Harald of Norway has passed away at the age of 89, leading to the automatic succession of his son, Crown Prince Haakon. The palace confirmed the death following the monarch's recent struggle with haemolytic anaemia.
Why it matters
The death of a long-reigning monarch marks a significant transition in the Norwegian political and social landscape.
Prince Haakon, and five grandchildren. (Reuters)
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