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King Harald V of Norway hospitalized as health deteriorates
The Norwegian Royal Palace has announced that the health of 89-year-old King Harald V has deteriorated over the weekend. The monarch, who is the oldest reigning sovereign in Europe, is currently hospitalized at Oslo University Hospital.
King Harald has been receiving treatment for hemolytic anemia, a blood disorder that causes the rapid destruction of red blood cells. His recent hospitalization was initially triggered by fluid retention resulting from cortisone treatment used to manage the anemia.
In addition to the blood disorder, the King has developed a bacterial infection in his blood. He is currently receiving antibiotics and has reportedly responded well to the treatment, with his condition described as stable.
Due to his illness, King Harald has been placed on medical leave and has canceled a planned visit to the Trøndelag region. Crown Prince Haakon is currently serving as Regent, performing the King's official duties during his absence.
Entities
Crown Prince Haakon · Haakon Magnus · Harald V · King Harald V · Mette-Marit · Norwegian Royal Court · Norwegian Royal Palace · Oslo National Hospital · Oslo University Hospital · Princess Mette-Marit · Queen Sonja · Rikshospitalet
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- [● 37 SOURCES] King Harald is on sick leave until further notice. www.fvn.no · www.svenskdam.se · www.aftenposten.no · www.bt.no · www.t-online.de · +24 more
- [DISPUTED] The King's condition is currently stable. www.fvn.no · www.svenskdam.se · www.aftenposten.no · www.bt.no · www.t-online.de · +26 more
- [● 45 SOURCES] King Harald's health deteriorated over the weekend. www.fvn.no · www.svenskdam.se · www.t-online.de · www.berlin-live.de · www.aftenposten.no · +26 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] King Harald will miss a planned visit to the Trøndelag region. www.aftenposten.no · news.nextapple.com · www.formosadeportiva.com.ar · revistavelvet.cl
- [● 35 SOURCES] Cortisone treatment caused fluid accumulation in the King's body. www.fvn.no · www.svenskdam.se · www.berlin-live.de · www.aftenposten.no · www.bt.no · +20 more
- [● 42 SOURCES] The King has been receiving cortisone for hemolytic anemia. www.fvn.no · www.svenskdam.se · www.t-online.de · www.berlin-live.de · www.aftenposten.no · +23 more
- [● 37 SOURCES] Crown Prince Haakon is acting as Regent and will lead the Council of State on September 4. www.fvn.no · www.aftenposten.no · www.svenskdam.se · www.t-online.de · koktejl.azet.sk · +24 more
- [● 45 SOURCES] The King is receiving antibiotics for a blood infection and has responded to the treatment. www.fvn.no · www.svenskdam.se · www.t-online.de · www.berlin-live.de · www.aftenposten.no · +26 more