King Harald V Dies at 89; His Granddaughter Becomes Norway's First Female Heir in 600 Years — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-harald-v-dies-at-89-his-granddaughter-becomes-norway-s-first-female-heir-in-600-yearsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. King Haakon VIII Takes Oath Following Death of King Harald Vhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-harald-v-dies-at-89-his-granddaughter-becomes-norway-s-first-female-heir-in-600-yearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-harald-v-dies-at-89-his-granddaughter-becomes-norway-s-first-female-heir-in-600-years#u56536Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:12:46 +0000King Haakon VIII has taken his oath in parliament following the death of King Harald V at age 89. Queen Mette-Marit participated in the procession to move the late king's coffin to the royal chapel. The transition establishes Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 22, as the new heir. She is the first female heir to the Norwegian throne in 600 years.Why it mattersThe succession ensures continuity of the Norwegian monarchy. The shift to a female heir marks a significant change in royal lineage history.What is confirmedKing Harald V died at age 89.King Haakon VIII took his oath in parliament.Crow