BBC Breakfast halted Friday's programme to announce the death of Norway's King Harald V, aged 89. Presenter Charlie Stayt delivered the news minutes into the show, alongside co-host Sarah Campbell.
The 64-year-old broadcaster told viewers the monarch had died after being taken to hospital last week for treatment for a rare blood condition. The Norwegian royal palace confirmed he passed away peacefully that morning in Oslo.
First Norwegian-born king in centuries
Stayt noted that King Harald was Norway's first king born in the country since the 14th century. He is to be succeeded by his son, Crown Prince Haakon, 53.
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The announcement brought the morning headlines to a standstill as the programme delivered the breaking news to viewers.
