Norway's King Harald died Friday at the age of 89, as announced by the Royal House of Norway.
The royal palace stated, "It is with deep grief that we announce that His Majesty King Harald has passed away."
According to the statement, "King Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet Friday 28 August at 6:35 AM."
His son, Crown Prince Haakon, aged 53, is set to succeed him.