Goodbye to Harald V of Norway, the 'Viking' king whose controversies weighed more heavily than his health problems, yet he managed to reign until the end.

King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89. The monarch passed away on August 28 following a hospitalization at the National Hospital in Oslo, where he had been admitted since August 17. The news of his death was officially confirmed by the Norwegian Royal House.

Harald V was recognized as the longest-serving monarch of the modern era. His reign was characterized by a commitment to duty and resilience, though his later years were marked by a combination of persistent health challenges and various public controversies that impacted his tenure.