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King Harald, who has been Norway's ceremonial head of state since 1991, has always insisted he will not abdicate, saying his oath as king was for life.
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King Harald, who has been Norway's ceremonial head of state since 1991, has always insisted he will not abdicate, saying his oath as king was for life.
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Source: Deutsche Welle. Published 28 Aug 2026, 06:42 am.
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