The health of Norway’s King Harald deteriorates over the weekend
Summary
King Harald of Norway, 89 years old, was hospitalized last week due to a bacterial blood infection. He is currently stable and receiving antibiotics while his son, Crown Prince Haakon, is acting as regent.Key Facts
- King Harald has been on sick leave for several weeks.
- He was admitted to the National Hospital about a week ago.
- The king has a bacterial blood infection and is being treated with antibiotics.
- His condition is stable according to the royal palace.
- Crown Prince Haakon is serving as regent during the king’s illness.
- King Harald also suffers from hemolytic anemia, a condition affecting red blood cells.
- He was being treated with cortisone, which caused fluid buildup requiring hospital care.
- King Harald has been Norway’s monarch since 1991 and has had several hospital stays in recent years.
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