17 August 2026

Norway: King Harald has been admitted to hospital

The Royal Court in Oslo announced today that King Harald has been admitted to Rikshospitalet (The National Hospital) following a medical examination.

The press release says that the king in recent weeks has been treated with cortisone for the blood disorder hemolytic anemia, and that this has resulted in fluid retention requiring hospital treatment.

The King will be on sick leave for two weeks, and the crown prince will as usual serve as regent during this period. The court will soon provide further information regarding the impact on the royal house's official schedule.

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