Norway's royal family gathers at King Harald's bedside as his condition worsens
Summary
King Harald V of Norway is very sick and in the hospital with a serious blood condition called haemolytic anaemia. His family, including Crown Prince Haakon and Queen Sonja, have come to be with him as his health has worsened.Key Facts
- King Harald V is 89 years old and has been Norway's king since 1991.
- He has a rare blood disease called haemolytic anaemia, which lowers red blood cells and causes tiredness and breathing problems.
- The king has been treated with cortisone and is in "extremely serious" condition.
- His son, Crown Prince Haakon, 53, is acting as regent while the king is on leave.
- Other family members, such as Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Princess Astrid, are also at the hospital.
- The king recently had a pacemaker fitted after a previous health problem in 2024.
- The royal family faced other difficulties in 2026, including a lung transplant for Crown Princess Mette-Marit and legal troubles for her son Marius Borg Høiby.
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit previously apologized for her past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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