Happy birthday! King Harald V of Norway turns 88 today
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King Harald V of Norway is celebrating his 88th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed monarchs of his generation.
Popular monarch King Harald V of Norway has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 88th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
King Harald V of Norway, a cultural icon
Born Harald af Glücksborg in Asker on February 21, 1937, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Norvegian history. King Harald V of Norway's not just a great monarch, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Harald hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for King Harald V of Norway as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 88.
Happy Birthday, Harald, you're the best!
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