# Harald V

_King of Norway from 1991 to 2026 (1937–2026)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-09

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

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 21 February 1937 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57287#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Skaugum ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57287#P19))
- **Died:** 28 August 2026 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57287#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rikshospitalet ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57287#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Norway ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57287#P27))
- **Occupation:** royalty; monarch ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57287#P106))
- **Education:** Oslo Cathedral School; University of Oslo; Befalsskolen for kavaleriet; Norwegian Military Academy; Balliol College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57287#P69))
- **Spouse:** Queen Sonja of Norway ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57287#P26))
- **Official website:** royalcourt.no ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57287#P856))
- **Positions held:** Monarch of Norway (17 January 1991 – 28 August 2026); crown prince (21 September 1957 – 17 January 1991); prince (21 February 1937 – 21 September 1957) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57287#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav‎; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order; Gold Olympic Order; Order of the White Eagle; Holmenkollen Medal; Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class; Order of the White Star, Collar Class; Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary (civil); Order of the Star of Romania; Idrettsgallaens hederspris; Royal Victorian Chain; Order of the Elephant; Oslo Military Society's badge of honor; Royal Norwegian Army National Service Medal with three stars ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57287#P166))

## 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.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Harald V](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harald_V) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q57287](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57287) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Kong Harald åpner Sametinget 1993 (cropped).jpg by Harry Johansen / Sámediggi Sametinget (CC BY 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kong_Harald_%C3%A5pner_Sametinget_1993_(cropped).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

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