Norway mourns popular King Harald V, the monarch who married for love
King Harald V of Norway, who reigned since 1991 and became a beloved figure for his love-based marriage to Oslo shop girl Sonja Haraldsen, has died at 89. His long, modernizing reign endured storms, attacks and royal family controversies, with public support waning in later years amid scandals surrounding his grandson and daughter‑in‑law. He is survived by Queen Sonja and their children as Norway reflects on the future of its monarchy.