Harald V of Norway Rank
About Harald V of Norway
Harald V of Norway became King of the country in January 1991, following the death of his father, Olav V. At 20 years old, in 1957, he became the crown prince when his grandfather, Haakon VII died and his father ascended the throne. Outside of his royal duties, he has been known to be an avid sportsman who participated in competitive sailing events including the Olympic Games of 1964, 1968 and 1972.
Family Life
His mother, Princess Martha of Sweden became the Crown Princess of Norway through her marriage to Olav V but never got to see her husband become King due to her death in 1954. He grew up with two elder sisters: Princess Ragnhild and Princess Astrid. In 1968, he married Sonja Haraldsen, who was a commoner. They have two children: Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Martha Louise.
Trivia
He is the second cousin of Queen Elizabeth II of the UK.
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F.A.Q. about Harald V of Norway
When is his birthday?
Harald V of Norway's birthday is on February 21, 1937.
In how many days is his birthday?
Harald's birthday is in 302 days
How old is he?
He is 87 years old.
Where is Harald from?
He was born in Skaugum, Norway.