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Harald V (Norwegian: Harald den femte, Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈhɑ̂rːɑɫ dɛn ˈfɛ̂mtə]; born 21 February 1937) is King of Norway. He succeeded to the throne on 17 January 1991.
Harald was the third child and only son of King Olav V of Norway and Princess Märtha of Sweden. He was second in the line of succession at the time of his birth, behind his father. In 1940, as a result of the German occupation during World War II, the royal family went into exile. Harald spent part of his childhood in Sweden and the United States. He returned to Norway in 1945, and subsequently studied for periods at the University of Oslo, the Norwegian Military Academy, and Balliol College, Oxford.
Following the death of his grandfather Haakon VII in 1957, Harald became crown prince as his father became king. A keen sportsman, he represented Norway in sailing at the 1964, 1968, and 1972 Olympic Games, and later became patron of World Sailing. Harald married Sonja Haraldsen in 1968, their relationship having initially been controversial due to her status as a commoner. They have two children, Märtha Louise and Haakon. Harald became king following his father's death in 1991, with Haakon becoming his heir apparent.
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GenderMale
Birthday1937-02-21 (87 years old)
Birth PlaceAkershus, Norway
ReligionChurch of Norway
Height186-centimeter
SpouseQueen Sonja of Norway
ChildrenCrown Prince Haakon of Norway, Princess Märtha Louise of Norway
FatherOlav V of Norway
MotherPrincess Märtha of Sweden
SiblingsPrincess Ragnhild, Mrs. Lorentzen, Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner
RelativesVictoria, Crown Princess of Sweden
CitizenshipsNorway
Also Known AsHis Majesty King Harald, Hans Majestet Kongen, Kong Harald V
AwardsGrand Cross of the Military Order of Avis, Royal Norwegian Army National Service Medal with three stars, Defence Service Medal with three stars, Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross, collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Idrettsgallaens hederspris, Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, King Haakon VII 1905–1955 Jubilee Medal, Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria, Gold Olympic Order, Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Order of the White Star, Collar Class, Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class, Grand Collar of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword, Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry, Oslo Military Society's badge of honor, Royal House Centennial Medal, King Olav V's Centenary Medal, Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav, King Haakon VII Commemorative Medal, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Kong Olav V's Memorial medal, King Olav V's Jubilee Medal 1957–1982, King Haakon VII's 100th anniversary medal, Defence Service Medal with Laurel Branch, Grand Cross of the Order of the Liberator General San Martín, Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog, Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Grand Croix of the Légion d'honneur, Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, Royal Victorian Chain, Royal Order of the Seraphim, Order of the Elephant, Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary (civil), Order of the Garter, Order of the Star of Romania, Order of the Redeemer, Holmenkollen Medal, Order of the White Eagle, Order of the Dannebrog
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