# @bbcnews on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Dclp76HDwOn
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69794995-bbcnews-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/187e37a3d0.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-08-28T15:13:05.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC News (@bbcnews) — https://gondola.cc/bbcnews

## Caption

King Harald of Norway was on the throne for more than 35 years.
 
He died early on Friday at the national hospital in Oslo where he was being treated for a rare blood condition
 
The late king was a popular leader and is credited with modernising the Norwegian monarchy - he broke with tradition by marrying a commoner, Queen Sonja.
 
So, how will he be remembered?
 
Tap the link in @BBCNews's bio to read more about the late King.
 
#Norway #KingHarald #BBCNews

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