The late king, who reigned for 35 years, broke with tradition by marrying a commoner and was widely loved by Norwegians.
Norway's King Harald dies aged 89: A beloved monarch buffeted by family crises
By Chronicle Newsroom · · Source: BBC News
The late king, who reigned for 35 years, broke with tradition by marrying a commoner and was widely loved by Norwegians.
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