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Harald V of Norway
Harald V was King of Norway from 1991 until his death in 2026.
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politics · King of Norway since 1991 · monarch · aristocrat · King of Norway from 1991 to 2026 · royalty · also Harald V of Norway, Harald V, Norway
Born 21 February 1937 · Died 28 August 2026 · Q57287
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2026· 37 entries
ArchDaily: Galería de Pabellón Norway Tells / LCLA Office + Manthey Kula Architects - 1
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Todo Alicante: Working in Norway: A Lucrative Option?
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Oceanwide Expeditions: PLA13A26, trip log, South Spitsbergen - Bear Island - Norway gallery
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Phys.org: Robots grow and package lettuce year-round in Norway's fully automated farm
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Vanity Fair: Who Is Ingrid Alexandra, Norway’s New Heir to the Throne?
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Reuters: Italy's Meloni visits Norway to boost energy, critical minerals ties
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ScienceNorway: We don't know where any of Norway’s early kings were buried
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YouGov: Norway´s Most Recommended Brands 2026
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UNESCO: UNESCO and Norway strengthen their partnership through new agreement
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Arctic Today: Norway’s foreign minister admits NATO has no answer for Russia’s hybrid playbook
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Financial Post: Opinion: Iceland and Norway keep saying no to Europe. We should, too
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Town & Country Magazine: The United Nations General Assembly Paused to Pay Tribute to King Harald V of Norway
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Al Jazeera: Norway’s sovereign wealth fund profits from Israeli holdings amid genocide
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Guttmacher Institute: Just the Numbers: The Impact of Norway’s International Assistance for Family Planning, 2020–2025
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Fox News: Norway faces backlash over 'deeply racist' proposal to jail citizens for West Bank business
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ArchDaily: Galería de Cabaña Vardehaugen / Fantastic Norway - 19
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environment coastal & offshore: Norway’s Seafood Industry Joins Push to Clear Plastic from the Hardangerfjord
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Yahoo: Norway’s Royal Family Reveals Plans for the Funeral of King Harald’s Sister, Princess Astrid
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Reuters: Norway police investigate Telenor over suspected crimes against humanity in Myanmar
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Local News Pasadena: Harald V, King of Norway: 1937–2026
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The Jerusalem Post: Up to three years in prison: Norway prepares to pass bill banning trade with West Bank settlements
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The Media Line: Norway Moves To Criminalize Israeli Settlement Trade With 3-Year Prison Terms
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Upper Michigan's Source: Ruben “Peter” DeClark - Norway Township, MI – November 30, 1949 ~ September 7, 2026
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Public attention spiked: 22,775 Wikipedia readers in one day, 9.6× the usual 2,361, with 2 article edits. Coverage that week: “Is Norway’s new king actually descended from a British medic?” (telegraph.co.uk).
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Public attention spiked: 53,845 Wikipedia readers in one day, 22.8× the usual 2,361, with 14 article edits. Coverage that week: “Tens of thousands line the streets as Norway bids farewell to King Harald V” (The Guardian).
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Public attention spiked: 15,402 Wikipedia readers in one day, 6.5× the usual 2,361, with 7 article edits. Editors noted: Reverting possible vandalism by ~2026-48549-28 to version by ~2026-48120-92. Report False Positive? Thanks, ClueBot NG. (4552022) (Bot)
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Public attention spiked: 17,536 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.4× the usual 2,361, with 18 article edits. Editors noted: Undid revision 1373066590 by GoodDay (talk) Why don't we use "the"? Who says so? I use it in the articles I write.
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Public attention spiked: 59,600 Wikipedia readers in one day, 25.2× the usual 2,361, with 50 article edits. Editors noted: Northern European countries
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Public attention spiked: 539,448 Wikipedia readers in one day, 228.5× the usual 2,361, with 361 article edits. Editors noted: changed citation
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Died 2026-08-28.
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Public attention spiked: 8,647 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5× the usual 1,734, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 22,167 Wikipedia readers in one day, 12.8× the usual 1,734, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 17,192 Wikipedia readers in one day, 9.9× the usual 1,734, with 2 article edits. Editors noted: Corrected math from "nearly 600 years" to "624 years"
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Public attention spiked: 5,845 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.4× the usual 1,734, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 9,467 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.5× the usual 1,734, with 0 article edits.
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In Oslo, aged 89, and was succeeded by his son Haakon VIII
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2025· 3 entries
Snopes.com rated the claim “In May 2025, King Harald of Norway snubbed a request for an audience from U.S. President Donald Trump, opting to meet with former U.S. President Barack Obama instead.” False.
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Snopes rated the claim “In May 2025, King Harald of Norway snubbed a request for an audience from U.S. President Donald Trump, opting to meet with former U.S. President Barack Obama instead.” False.
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Amazon Prime Video released the period drama The Commoner, which tells the story of the fight of then Crown Prince Harald and Sonja Haraldsen for their right to marry
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2022· 4 entries
Harald is Europe's oldest hereditary reigning monarch, at the age of 89
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Became Europe's oldest reigning monarch
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Is also the oldest-reigning monarch in Europe
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Harald had been Europe's oldest hereditary reigning monarch, at the age of 89
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2020· 3 entries
Underwent another heart surgery to replace a heart valve
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Harald invited and received hurdler and sprinter Karsten Warholm along with his coach Leif Olav Alnes for an informal conversation at Bygdøy Royal Estate, which was documented by NRK
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Due to cardiac surgery (replacement of a heart valve)
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2018· 2 entries
Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of the Liberator General San Martín (2018).
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Placed third at the World Championships and in 2022 finished 10th in the 8 Metre World Championship
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2017· 2 entries
The King decided to open the former royal stables to the public as a gift to his wife, the Queen
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Harald decided to open the former royal stables to the public as a gift to his wife
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2016· 5 entries
Harald, in a speech marking 25 years on the throne, sought to unify Norwegians coming from Afghanistan and Pakistan as well as "girls who love girls, boys who love boys and girls and boys who love each other
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King Harald V competed with a team for the sailing World Championships on Lake Ontario, Toronto
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Harald competed with a team at the sailing World Championships on Lake Ontario, in Toronto, finishing second in the classic fleet category
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In a speech marking 25 years on the throne, Harald sought to unify Norwegians on religious tolerance, diversity, and LGBTQ rights: Norwegians are enthusiastic young people — and wise old people
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“Transcript (September 1, 2016)”
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2015· 2 entries
Became the world's first reigning monarch to visit Antarctica, specifically the Norwegian dependency Queen Maud Land
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Harald became the world's first reigning monarch to visit Antarctica, specifically the Norwegian dependency Queen Maud Land
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2014· 2 entries
Awarded Order of the White Star, Collar Class (2014).
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Sparked media interest when in a TV interview, as he was talking about his planned visit to the Antarctic research station Troll, Harald joked that it was named after his wife Sonja
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2013· 1 entry
A 6,500 km2 area in Svalbard was named Harald V Land
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2012· 1 entry
The King of Norway was the formal head of the Church of Norway
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2011· 1 entry
Awarded Idrettsgallaens hederspris (2011).
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2010· 1 entry
Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross presented by Ivan Gašparovič (2010).
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2008· 1 entry
Awarded Grand Collar of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword (2008).
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2007· 2 entries
Won Holmenkollen Medal (2007).
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King Harald was awarded the Holmenkollen medal with Simon Ammann, Frode Estil, Odd-Bjørn Hjelmeset, and his wife Queen Sonja
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2006· 1 entry
(as did his father, King Olav, in 1937, and his grandfather, King Haakon, in 1943)
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2004· 1 entry
Awarded Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry (2004).
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2002· 1 entry
Awarded Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary (civil) (2002).
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2001· 2 entries
Awarded Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2001).
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Awarded Knight of the Garter (2001).
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1997· 1 entry
Harald apologized to the Sámi people for the government trying to erase their culture for over two centuries
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1995· 1 entry
Won collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece (1995).
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1994· 8 entries
Awarded Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1994).
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Earned Gold Olympic Order (1994).
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Awarded Royal Victorian Chain (1994).
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Both the King and Crown Prince Haakon played roles during the opening ceremony of the Lillehammer Olympics
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And he was the final Colonel-in-Chief of the Green Howards
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A position he held until his death, while remaining an active competitor in World Championships until 2022
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Both the King and Haakon played roles during the opening ceremony of the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer
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The University of Strathclyde in Scotland in 1985, Waseda University in Japan in 2001, and Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, in 2015
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1991· 4 entries
Awarded Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog (1991).
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Career landmark: Monarch of Norway (1991).
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Career landmark: Monarch of Norway (1991–2026).
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Harald officially ascended to the throne
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1990· 2 entries
When his father's health started declining, Harald became regent and thus took most of the powers of the monarchy while Olav remained the de jure monarch
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When his father's health declined, Harald became regent and took most of the powers of the monarchy while Olav remained the de jure monarch
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1987· 1 entry
And bronze in 1988, both in the One Ton class, and silver in 1982
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1980· 1 entry
Awarded Grand Cross of the Military Order of Avis (1980).
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1977· 8 entries
“It is not always easy to say where we are from, what nationality we are. Home is where our heart is – and that cannot always be confined within national borders.”
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“Norwegians come from North Norway, Central Norway, Southern Norway – and all of the other regions. Norwegians have immigrated from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Poland, from Sweden, Somalia and Syria. My grandparents came here from Denmark and England 110 years ago.”
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“I norvegesi siete voi. I norvegesi siamo noi, la Norvegia è unita, è una, alla Norvegia appartengono tutti gli esseri umani che ci vivono per quanto diversi tra loro possano essere.”
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“Sono norvegesi ragazze che amano altre ragazze, ragazzi che amano altri ragazzi, e ragazze e ragazzi che si amano tra loro. I norvegesi credono in Dio, in Allah, in tutto o in nulla.”
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“We have been given an assignment as a monarchy, and we do as well as we can … We try to be as little populistic as possible. We don't do anything on the spur of the moment to win an opinion poll, or short-term popularity.”
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“Norway is you. Norway is us.”
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“Norwegians believe in God, Allah, the Universe and nothing.”
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“My greatest hope for Norway is that we will be able to take care of one another. That we will continue to build this country – on a foundation of trust, fellowship and generosity of spirit. That we will feel that we are – despite our differences – one people. That Norway is one.”
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1970· 2 entries
And became the President of Honour for World Sailing in 1994 succeeding his father, both maintained the role until their passings
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Harald was named the founding president of the Norwegian Sailing Federation
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1964· 2 entries
Awarded Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria (1964).
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Career landmark: Participated in Wedding of Constantine II of Greece and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark (tournament / event).
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1962· 1 entry
Studied at Balliol College (1960–1962).
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1961· 1 entry
Awarded Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (1961).
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1960· 4 entries
Also made his first official journey abroad, visiting the United States in connection with the fiftieth anniversary of the American Scandinavian Foundation
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Harald entered Balliol College, Oxford where he studied history, economics and politics
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Harald entered Balliol College, Oxford, where he studied history, economics, and politics
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Also made his first official journey abroad, visiting the United States for the 50th anniversary of the American Scandinavian Foundation
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1959· 1 entry
Studied at Norwegian Military Academy (1957–1959).
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1958· 3 entries
Awarded Order of the Elephant (1958).
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Awarded Royal Order of the Seraphim (1958).
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Would lose his maternal grandmother, Princess Ingeborg of Denmark
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1957· 2 entries
Career landmark: crown prince (1957–1991).
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Harald became crown prince as his father became King Olav V
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1956· 1 entry
Studied at Befalsskolen for kavaleriet (1955–1956).
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1955· 5 entries
Awarded Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav (1955).
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Awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (1955).
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Graduated from Oslo katedralskole and in the autumn of that year, Harald began studies at the University of Oslo
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Studied at University of Oslo (1955–1955).
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Studied at Oslo Cathedral School (1952–1955).
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1945· 2 entries
Harald returned to Norway, and later studied for periods at the University of Oslo, the Norwegian Military Academy, and Balliol College, Oxford
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And subsequently studied for periods at the University of Oslo, the Norwegian Military Academy, and Balliol College, Oxford
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1940· 4 entries
The entire royal family fled Oslo because of the German invasion
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As a result of the German occupation during World War II, the royal family went into exile where Harald spent parts of his childhood in Sweden and subsequently the United States
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The entire royal family had to flee Oslo because of the German invasion
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As a result of the German occupation during World War II, the royal family went into exile
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1937· 2 entries
Born 1937-02-21.
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Career landmark: prince (1937–1957).
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1847· 1 entry
“Home is where our heart is" is an ancient saying, reported at least as early as 1847, in Joseph C. Neal, "Singleton Snippe. Who Married for a Living", Graham's Magazine (1847), p. 166: "Home is where the heart is; and Snippe's heart was a traveler—a locomotive heart, perambulating; and it had no tendencies toward circumscription and confine.”
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