- King Harald V has been admitted to hospital for urgent care and is on sick leave for two weeks, as announced by the country's royal household.
- The 89-year-old monarch has been treated with cortisone for a rare blood condition known as haemolytic anaemia.
- The palace stated that the monarch was admitted due to fluid retention in the body that requires treatment in hospital.
- Crown Prince Haakon, aged 53, will serve as regent while his father is on sick leave.
- King Harald was urgently rushed to the hospital with a blood disorder and is also being treated for fluid accumulation.
- The Royal family in Oslo issued an urgent health update regarding King Harald's condition.
- The statement from the palace indicated that the King is on sick leave for two weeks and that the consequences for the Royal House's official program will be addressed later.
- King Harald, the oldest reigning monarch in Europe, has faced numerous health scares in recent years, including a hospitalization in February while on holiday with his wife, Queen Sonja, in Tenerife.
Norway's King Harald V, the oldest reigning monarch in Europe, has been hospitalized due to a rare blood disorder, haemolytic anaemia, which has caused fluid retention requiring treatment. The royal household announced that the 89-year-old king will be on sick leave for two weeks.1238
Crown Prince Haakon, aged 53, will serve as regent during this period. The palace stated, "The King has been treated with cortisone for the blood disease hemolytic anaemia in recent weeks. This has led to fluid accumulation in the body that requires treatment in hospital."4
This hospitalization follows a series of health scares for King Harald, who was previously admitted in February while vacationing in Tenerife with Queen Sonja. The royal family has assured the public that they will address the implications of the king's absence on the royal program.
The announcement has raised concerns among the public, as King Harald has been a beloved figure in Norway for decades. His health has been closely monitored, and this latest development marks another chapter in his ongoing health challenges.
As the nation watches closely, the royal family is expected to provide updates on the king's condition and the royal schedule during his recovery period.
“The 89-year-old monarch has been treated with cortisone for haemolytic anaemia, leading to fluid retention that requires hospitalization. This marks another health scare for King Harald, who has faced multiple health issues in recent years, including a previous hospitalization in February.”
BBC
