Latest / Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Norway’s Last Monarch, Harald the Fifth | Winnipeg News
Norway’s beloved King Harald V, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch at 89, has died—his son Haakon instantly ascending the throne. From fleeing Nazi-occupied Norway as a child to marrying his commoner sweetheart Sonja and becoming a modernizing symbol of unity, Harald defied tradition with grace. A sailor, Olympian, and eloquent voice for freedom, tolerance, and LGBTQ+ rights, he anchored Norway through decades of change with speeches that moved a nation. His reign, beginning in 1991, was defined by resilience, openness, and enduring public love. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.