King Harald V Age, Height, Family, Wife, Net Worth And More

King Harald V reigned as the King of Norway from 1991 until he died in 2026. Hailing from the House of Glücksburg, Harald V dedicated his life to public service and represented Norway on both national and international stages. Harald passed away in Oslo in 2026 at the age of 89, and his son Haakon succeeded him to the throne.

King Harald V Biography

Full Name King Harald V
Nickname Harald V
Profession            King of Norway
Date of Birth        21 February 1937
Age                       89 years old (at the time of his death in August 2026)
Birth Place Skaugum, Aaker, Norway
Nationality           Norwegian
School Smestad School
Oslo Katedralskole (1950 to 1955)
College University of Oslo
Balliol College Oxford
Education Qualification Graduated
Gender Male
Zodiac Sign                                       Pisces
Ethnicity Norwegian
Religion Catholic
Date of Death 28 August 2026
Place of Death Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
Cause of Death Not revealed

King Harald V Age

King Harald V was born on 21 February 1937 in Skaugum, Asker, Norway. He was 89 years old at the time of his death, and his zodiac sign was Pisces.

King Harald V Wife, Children

Marital Status Married
Affairs/Girlfriend        Not known
Spouse/Wife      Sonja Haraldsen (m. 1968)
Children Daughter – Princess Martha Louise
Son – Crown Prince Haakon

King Harald V Family

Father’s Name King Olav V of Norway
Mother’s Name Princess Martha of Sweden
Brother’s Name None
Sister’s Name Princess Ragnhild and Princess Astrid

Career

1995 to 1959 He completed his military training at the Norwegian Cavalry Officers’ Training School and the Militar Academy
1964 He carried the Norwegian flag at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Summer Olympics
1987 Skippered his yacht to win gold at the World Championships.
17 January 1991 He acceded to the throne as King Harald V following the death of his father, King Olav V.
1991 to 2026 Modernized the Norwegian monarchy

King Harald V Height And Weight

Height (Approx)                                          In centimeters – 183 cm
In meters – 1.83 m
In feet & inches – 6’0”
Weight (Approx) In kilograms – 70 kg
In pounds – 154 lbs
Eye Colour Brown
Hair Colour Brown

King Harald V Net Worth

At the time of his death in August 2026, King Harald V had an estimated net worth between $30 million and $40 million. His wealth is attributed to his royal salary, state properties, and various investments.

Net Worth (Approx) $30 million to $40 million (at the time of his death in August 2026)
Real Estate Not publicly disclosed
Income sources Royal salary, state properties, investment, business, et.c

Some Interesting Facts About King Harald V

  • King Harald V was born and raised in Skaugum, Asker, Norway, to Crown Prince Olav and Princess Martha of Sweden.
  • Harald was baptised in the Royal Chapel of the Royal Palace in Oslo by bishop Johan Lunde.
  • His godparents were his paternal grandfather, King Haakon VII, and Queen Maud of Norway.
  • At the time of Harald’s birth, he was second in the line of succession to the Norwegian throne.
  • In 1940, the royal family fled Oslo because of the German invasion.
  • Harald, his mother, and his sister lived in Washington, D.C., during the war.
  • Such childhood experiences are reflected in a trace of an American accent when he speaks English.
  • He attended The White Hall County School from 1943 with his sisters.
  • Harald returned to Norway with his family after the war’s end in 1945.
  • He was confirmed in May 1953 by bishop Eivind Berggrav at Slottskapellet, the royal chapel.
  • From 1950 to 1955, Harald studied at Oslo Katedralskole and began studying at the University of Oslo that autumn.
  • In 1960, Harald entered Balliol College, Oxford, where he studied history, economics, and politics.
  • An avid sailor, Harald represented Norway in the yachting events of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo in 1964.
  • Harald married Sonja Haralden at Oslo Domkirke in Oslo on 29 August 1968.
  • Harald and Haralden had two children, Princess Martha Louise and Haakon.
  • On the death of his father on 17 January 1991, Harald succeeded to the Norwegian throne.
  • His reign was marked by modernisation and reform for the Norwegian Royal family.
  • In 2015, Harald became the world’s first reigning monarch to visit Antarctica.
  • He was dubbed “Sailor-King” by Canada’s National Post as he slept on board his yacht Sira.
  • On 11 September 2022, he visited Denmark to celebrate Margrethe II’s Golden Jubilee.
  • He was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2003, and in 2005, he underwent heart surgery.
  • In January 2024, the Royal Palace announced that he was on sick leave due to a respiratory infection.
  • King Harald V died at Oslo University Hospital, Rikshopitalet, on 28 August 2026, at age 89.

FAQ:

How old was King Harald V?

89 years old (at the time of his death)

Who is King Harald V’s wife?

Sonja Haralsen (M. 1968 – 2026)

What happened to King Harald V?

King Harald V died on 28 August 2026, at age 89.

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