Relationship : Marriage 1963 (Tove Stiegler)
Norwegian chemist and professor of inorganic chemistry at the Norwegian Institute of Technology for over 30 years, from 1973. He has played an important role in the modernisation of Norwegian aluminium industry. In 1999 he was appointed Knight 1st Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav. Link to Wikipedia biography
Harald V was born on 21 February 1937 at the Royal Palace in Oslo, Norway. He is the only son of King Olav V and Princess Märtha of Sweden. He is a first cousin of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
Harald became heir to the throne in 1957 upon the death of his father. He was crowned king on 17 January 1991.
Harald is a constitutional monarch, and his role is largely ceremonial. He is the head of state and the commander-in-chief of the Norwegian Armed Forces. He also represents Norway abroad.
Harald is married to Sonja Haraldsen, a former commoner. They have two children, Princess Märtha Louise and Crown Prince Haakon.
Harald is a keen sailor and skier. He is also a patron of the arts and sciences.