Norway’s King Harald V dies aged 89, the Norwegian royal palace announces. Multiple outlets report that he dies peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday, August 28, with one source giving the time as 6.35am.

Harald V reigned for 35 years, with the BBC and other coverage noting his long tenure as monarch. The Independent and other outlets describe him as Europe’s oldest monarch, and as Norway’s ceremonial head of state since 1991. The BBC also highlights aspects of his reign and public role, including a break with tradition through his marriage to a commoner and speeches that emphasized Norway’s diversity.

Outlets differ on the detail of his final illness. Several reports attribute his death to a recent hospital stay following an “health battle,” while others specifically mention a serious blood infection. Despite those variations, all sources agree on his age, his role in the Norwegian monarchy, and that the palace confirms his passing.