Norwegian Government Mourns King Harald V

London, August 28 (KUNA) -- The Norwegian government mourned the death of King Harald V, who passed away at the age of 89 after a long illness. In a press statement, the government said, “For more than three decades on the throne, King Harald V demonstrated unwavering loyalty to the Norwegian people.” The Royal Court of Norway had earlier announced that King Harald died at 6:35 a.m. local time at the Rikshospitalet University Hospital in the capital, Oslo. Crown Prince Haakon, 53, ascended to the throne following a meeting with government members at the Royal Palace. (End) a.s.h. / a.m.s.