Harald V of Norway vs Puyi

Harald married commoner Sonja Haraldsen on August 29, 1968, after a nine-year engagement due to opposition from his father and the government. The marriage was a significant step toward modernizing the monarchy and accepting non-royal spouses.

Harald V became King of Norway on January 17, 1991, following the death of his father, King Olav V. His accession marked the continuation of the Norwegian monarchy, which had been restored in 1905.

Following the 2011 Ut

Harald V played a central role in the bicentennial celebrations of the Norwegian Constitution in 2014, emphasizing the monarchy's role as a symbol of national unity and continuity.

Harald V underwent heart surgery in 2020 and was hospitalized for several weeks. His health issues raised concerns about the succession and the future of the monarchy, but he recovered and resumed his duties.

Puyi became Emperor of China at age 2 after the death of his uncle, Guangxu. A regency was established under his father, Prince Chun.

The Xinhai Revolution overthrew the Qing dynasty. Puyi abdicated on February 12, 1912, ending over 2,000 years of imperial rule in China. He was allowed to retain his title and live in the Forbidden City.

Warlord Feng Yuxiang expelled Puyi from the Forbidden City, revoking his imperial privileges. Puyi fled to the Japanese concession in Tianjin.

Japan installed Puyi as the puppet emperor of Manchukuo, a Japanese-controlled state in northeast China. He ruled under Japanese supervision until 1945.

After Japan's surrender in World War II, Puyi was captured by Soviet forces while trying to flee. He was held as a prisoner of war in the Soviet Union until 1950.

After being repatriated to China, Puyi was imprisoned for war crimes but later released in 1959. He worked as a gardener and wrote his autobiography. He died of cancer in Beijing.