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Harald V

King of Norway from 1991 to 2026 (1937–2026)

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Harald V was King of Norway from 1991 until his death in 2026.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Skaugum wd
Died
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Place of death
Rikshospitalet wd
Citizenship
Norway wd
Occupation
royalty, monarch wd
Education
Oslo Cathedral School, University of Oslo, Befalsskolen for kavaleriet, Norwegian Military Academy, Balliol College wd
Spouse
Queen Sonja of Norway wd
Official website
royalcourt.no wd

Positions held wd

  • Monarch of Norway (17 January 1991 – 28 August 2026)
  • crown prince (21 September 1957 – 17 January 1991)
  • prince (21 February 1937 – 21 September 1957)

Awards wd

  • Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav‎ (1955)
  • Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
  • Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (1955)
  • Gold Olympic Order (1994)
  • Order of the White Eagle
  • Holmenkollen Medal (2007)
  • Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class
  • Order of the White Star, Collar Class (2014)
  • Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary (civil) (2002)
  • Order of the Star of Romania
  • Idrettsgallaens hederspris (2011)
  • Royal Victorian Chain (1994)
  • Order of the Elephant (1958)
  • Oslo Military Society's badge of honor
  • Royal Norwegian Army National Service Medal with three stars

Questions

When was Harald V born?
Harald V was born on 21 February 1937 in Skaugum.
What positions has Harald V held?
Positions held by Harald V include: Monarch of Norway (1991–2026); crown prince (1957–1991); prince (1937–1957).
Where did Harald V study?
Harald V was educated at Oslo Cathedral School, University of Oslo, Befalsskolen for kavaleriet, Norwegian Military Academy.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Harald V · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q57287 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Kong Harald åpner Sametinget 1993 (cropped).jpg by Harry Johansen / Sámediggi Sametinget (CC BY 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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"Harald V". DigiNepal. Last updated 9 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/harald-v. Retrieved 15 November 2026.

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