“King Harald of Norway died after 35 years on the throne”

By Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) · Posted 28 Aug 2026 · checked 24 Oct 2026 · 95% confidence

Stating the obvious: this one doesn't count towards the Accountability Score.

What they posted

Touching tribute by King Charles to his cousin, King Harald of Norway, Europe’s oldest monarch and a hugely popular figure with Norwegians during his 35yrs on the throne. RIP. https://t.co/x6JRtnOfgt

Why it's Truth

The Norwegian Royal Court’s official pages and consistent reporting from Reuters, BBC, Washington Post, FT, and Norwegian outlets (VG, NRK) confirm King Harald died on August 28, 2026, after exactly 35 years on the throne since January 1991.

Sources

• The Washington Post
• BBC News
• USA Today / Reuters
• Financial Times
• Deutsche Welle
• The Royal Court of Norway
• The Royal Court of Norway
• VG (Norwegian)