Emmanuel Macron: "worked tirelessly throughout his reign to strengthen the ties uniting Norway…"

King Harald of Norway has died, and his son Haakon has automatically become monarch. Tributes came from leaders across Europe and beyond, with French President Emmanuel Macron posting on X about the late king’s role in French-Norwegian relations and recalling a June 2025 visit to Oslo. Royal families, NATO’s chief, the European Commission’s president, and other heads of state also honored Harald, citing his dedication, steadiness, and service to Norway. The death removes the continent’s oldest reigning monarch.