Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has expressed his condolences to the government and people of Norway following the death of King Harald V at the age of 89.
King Harald V died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet on Friday, 28 August, at 6:35am local time, according to the Norwegian Royal Court. He had been admitted to hospital on 17 August and was receiving treatment for a bacterial infection in his blood.
Following news of his death, President El-Sisi shared a message on his official Facebook page extending his condolences to the Norwegian Royal Family, government, and people.
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&ldquo;I extend my most sincere condolences to the Government and people of the friendly Kingdom of Norway on the passing of His Majesty King Harald V, King of Norway. I recall with great appreciation my meeting with the late King in Oslo in December 2024, and His Majesty&rsquo;s warm welcome. I deeply cherish the rich discussion we held at the time on Egyptian Norwegian relations and the situation in the Middle East.&rdquo;
El-Sisi also reiterated his condolences to the Norwegian Royal Family and the people of Norway, praying for the late king&rsquo;s soul.
&ldquo;I reiterate my deepest condolences to the Norwegian Royal Family, the Government, and the people of the friendly Kingdom of Norway on this profound loss. I pray that the soul of the late King may rest in God&rsquo;s eternal mercy.&rdquo;
King Harald V Dies At 89
King Harald V, who had reigned over Norway since 1991, died after more than 35 years on the throne. He was Europe&rsquo;s oldest reigning monarch and was widely respected for his dedication to Norway and his role as a unifying figure.
Born on 21 February 1937, Harald became king following the death of his father, King Olav V, in January 1991. He was the first Norwegian-born monarch since King Olav IV in the 14th century.
During his reign, Harald became known for his efforts to modernise the Norwegian monarchy and for his close connection with the Norwegian people. He was also recognised for his support for inclusiveness and tolerance and remained committed to his duties until his death.
King Haakon VIII Succeeds His Father
Following King Harald V&rsquo;s death, his son, Crown Prince Haakon, automatically became King Haakon VIII of Norway. Under Norway&rsquo;s constitutional system, the throne passes immediately to the next person in the line of succession when a monarch dies.
Norway has entered a period of national mourning following the death of its long-serving monarch, with ceremonies marking the transition to the new reign expected to take place in the coming days.
Photo Credit: Spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency&rsquo;s official page
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