- The palace announced that King Harald's health has 'deteriorated'.
- Harald was admitted to Oslo University Hospital on Monday due to fluid retention related to cortisone treatment, and was placed on sick leave for two weeks.
- The king has canceled a visit to the Trondelag region in central Norway on September 1 and 2, which fall after the sick leave period.
- Several relatives visited him in hospital on Sunday, including his wife Queen Sonja, their son Crown Prince Haakon, Haakon's wife Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and the king's sister.
- Harald, who ascended the throne in 1991, is the oldest reigning monarch in Europe; he has had a pacemaker fitted and has scaled back official activities.
- Despite his health issues, he has said he will not abdicate, as he took a lifelong oath before parliament.
- The 89-year-old king is being treated for haemolytic anaemia, a condition caused by the rapid destruction of red blood cells.
- Crown Prince Haakon has been acting as regent in his father's absence.
Norway's King Harald, 89, is facing health challenges as his condition has deteriorated while hospitalized for haemolytic anaemia and a bacterial infection. The royal household confirmed that he is receiving antibiotics and has responded to treatment.
The king was admitted to Oslo University Hospital on Monday due to fluid retention linked to cortisone treatment. He has been placed on sick leave for two weeks and has canceled a visit to the Trondelag region scheduled for September 1 and 2.
Family members, including Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon, have visited him, with Haakon acting as regent during his father's absence. Despite his health issues, King Harald, who ascended the throne in 1991, remains committed to his role and has stated he will not abdicate, honoring his lifelong oath before parliament.
The king, the oldest reigning monarch in Europe, has previously undergone procedures such as having a pacemaker fitted and has had to reduce his official duties significantly.
The palace's statement reflects the ongoing concern for the monarch's health and the support from his family during this challenging time.
“Harald, 89, was admitted to Oslo University Hospital on Monday due to fluid retention from cortisone treatment and has canceled a visit to Trondelag on September 1-2. Crown Prince Haakon is acting as regent, and the king has said he will not abdicate despite his health issues.”
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