Harald V of Norway (Nuclear Apocalypse: 2014)

Harald V (21 February 1937-15 April 2015) was the King of Norway from 17 January 1991 to his death on 15 April 2015. Harald was the third child and only son of King Olav V of Norway and Princess Märtha of Sweden.

Biography
Harald attended the Norwegian Military Academy and Balliol College, Oxford, and attained the rank of captain in three branches of his country’s armed forces. Like his father he was a fine athlete and excelled at yachting. His courtship of a commoner, Sonja Haraldsen, caused some controversy, but the couple were married in 1968 with the blessing of King Olav and of Norway’s constitutional authorities. Harald and Sonja had two children, Märtha Louise and Haakon Magnus (later King Haakon VIII). Harald became king of Norway upon the death of his father on 17 January 1991. Like other Scandinavian monarchs at the time, his duties were largely ceremonial.

Nuclear War
When news of the American attack reached Oslo, the royal family and the government evacuate the capital to a safe distance (which remains top secret). At this location, the King held an emergency meeting with his government. The city of Trondheim was set up as the new capital of Norway, the government worked to reestablish stability in the country. Communications and electricity was knock out, isolating many civilians and rendering technology such as smart phones obsolete. The weather began to change dramatically, beginning the period of Nuclear Winter.

At a field hospital in the Norwegian countryside, the King spoke to a crowd of seven-hundred people which included soldiers, doctors, nurses, and civilians:"My countrymen, I ask that in this time of need, we band together and help one another. In this dark hour, Norway needs you the most. I will be here to help in the best way I can, I love you all."The Royal Family would then take part in the relief effort. Ingrid Alexandra, who would later become Queen Ingrid I, often volunteers at a field hospital, helping injured and ill children. Princess Märtha Louise began to train as a nurse and Alexander Ferner, a cousin to the King, began overseeing relief efforts and rescue operations.

The stress of the war and it's aftermath took a toll on the health of the King. Harald passed away at St. Olav's University Hospital at the age of 78. The King's death would be mourned by an already grieving nation. Many members of the Royal Family also perished thanks to stress, the harsh and bitter Nuclear Winter and fall-out.