Norwegian King Harald’s health is in very serious condition, palace says
Summary
Norwegian King Harald is in very serious health condition, according to the royal palace. The 89-year-old king, who has hemolytic anemia, was recently hospitalized, and his health has worsened after earlier improvements.Key Facts
- King Harald of Norway is 89 years old.
- He has hemolytic anemia, a condition where red blood cells break down too quickly.
- The king was admitted to the National Hospital in Oslo earlier in August 2026.
- His health had stabilized after a bacterial blood infection but then got worse.
- Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon canceled their public events due to his condition.
- Crown Prince Haakon is acting as regent while the king is hospitalized.
- King Harald has been Norway’s monarch since 1991.
- He has been hospitalized multiple times in recent years for various health issues.
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