BREAKING NEWS: Former King Henrik deadThe former king at his 90th birthday celberation that would become his last public apperanceEarly today morning, the message from the royal palace came about that King Henrik II of Kazulia has passed away. King Henrik, who abdicated after being diagnosed with lung cancer has worn the disease in recent years.
The 90-year-old former king ended 2 years ago to attend official appointments following the doctor's recommendation and earlier this year had a seizure during a private visit with his daughter in Lourenne. The king gave a small interview during his 90th birthday a few weeks ago. Where he said he had recovered and that he could end with chemotherapy within one year. He never got it and his 90th birthday became his last public appearance.
He was born into the royal house of Rongstad and was crowned as king after a people's voice spoke for the return of the monarchy to Kazulia.
The king ruled for several years before he abdicated. He has later said that he is proud of how his immediate family tackled his cancer diagnosis and his departure as a king.
The king was hospitalized at night and his closest family was around him when he died. The king died at 2 o'clock in the night. He had 5 children and 10 grandchildren.
King Edvard and Queen Alexandra together with their two children, crown princess Marie and Prince Haakon met all those who appeared before the castle square when they returned to the palace at 12 noon this morning.
Prince Harald and his wife princess Ingrid remained in the royal royal residence in Kelvon together with Queen Mother Therese.
Both his daughters have been informed of his death and Princess Ruth released a message on social media that she and Henri and their 3 children wanted to go to Kazulia next week and arrive at the funeral.
Count Knut and his husband Sir. William Fitzroy was on holiday in Dankuk when the king died but will travel home now during the day.
Prime Minister Elisabeth Nordvik held a press conference where she said:
It was today morning I received the phone from His Majesty that our King Kong had gone away. King Henrik was a man we all had a relationship with he was loved by the people and it is on my ground that I notice that an official mourning period of one week will be held.
The king will lain in state for about 2 weeks before the funeral will be held in December.
Invitations have been sent to most countries' heads of state to attend the funeral.