# Health status of King Harald V of Norway > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/health-status-of-king-harald-v-of-norway > Updated: 2026-08-24T04:54:14.000Z. Sources: 206. Developments: 6. On 7 August 2026, King Harald V of Norway, aged 89, visited Rikshospitalet in Oslo for a scheduled medical examination. Royal communications chief Guri Varpe clarified that the monarch drove himself to the hospital for the appointment with his personal physician, rather than being transported by ambulance. By 17 August 2026, the Norwegian Royal Court reported that the King had been hospitalized following the examination. The hospitalization was attributed to fluid accumulation caused by cortisone treatment for hemolytic anemia, a blood deficiency the monarch has been receiving treatment for over recent weeks. The condition involves red blood cells being destroyed more rapidly than they can be replaced. As of 23 August 2026, the Norwegian Royal Palace announced that the King’s health had worsened over the preceding weekend. He is currently being treated with antibiotics for a bacterial infection in his blood. While his condition is described as stable and he has responded to the treatment, he remains hospitalized at Oslo University Hospital (Rikshospitalet) and will continue his sick leave until further notice. Due to his illness, the King will miss a planned visit to the Trøndelag region; Queen Sonja will proceed with the visit alone from 31 August to 3 September 2026. Crown Prince Haakon has assumed the role of Regent, performing constitutional duties including leading the Council of State on 4 September. By 24 August 2026, the official celebration of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s silver wedding anniversary was postponed due to health concerns within the royal family. While the King remains on medical leave, the couple will mark their 25th anniversary with a private family gathering, with a larger celebration to be held at a later date once the Princess's health permits following her recent lung transplant. ## Claims - King Harald's health deteriorated over the weekend. (corroborated by 45 sources) - The King is receiving antibiotics for a blood infection and has responded to the treatment. (corroborated by 45 sources) - The King's condition is currently stable. (corroborated by 43 sources) - The King has been receiving cortisone for hemolytic anemia. (corroborated by 42 sources) - King Harald is on sick leave until further notice. (corroborated by 37 sources) - Crown Prince Haakon is acting as Regent and will lead the Council of State on September 4. (corroborated by 37 sources) - Cortisone treatment caused fluid accumulation in the King's body. (corroborated by 35 sources) - King Harald will miss a planned visit to the Trøndelag region. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Crown Princess Mette-Marit underwent a successful lung transplant in June due to chronic pulmonary fibrosis. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Norwegian Royal silver wedding celebration postponed due to health issues Norway's Crown Prince and Princess have postponed their silver wedding anniversary celebrations due to the Princess's recovery from a lung transplant and King Harald V's hospitalization. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/norwegian-royal-silver-wedding-celebration-postponed-due-to-health-issues ### 2026-08-23: King Harald V of Norway hospitalized as health deteriorates Norway's King Harald V, 89, has seen his health deteriorate due to a bacterial blood infection and hemolytic anemia. He remains hospitalized in Oslo, with Crown Prince Haakon serving as Regent. 148 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/king-harald-v-of-norway-hospitalized-as-health-deteriorates ### 2026-08-22: Queen Sonja to proceed with royal duties as King Harald remains hospitalized Queen Sonja will proceed with a Norwegian provincial visit while King Harald V remains in the hospital. Meanwhile, King Frederik X and Queen Mary attended a royal wedding on the Danish island of Funen. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/queen-sonja-to-proceed-with-royal-duties-as-king-harald-remains-hospitalized ### 2026-08-19: King Harald V of Norway hospitalized due to treatment complications Norway's King Harald V remains hospitalized due to complications from cortisone treatment for haemolytic anaemia. Crown Prince Haakon has assumed duties as Regent during the King's recovery. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/king-harald-v-of-norway-hospitalized-due-to-health-complications-1 ### 2026-08-17: King Harald V of Norway hospitalized due to blood disorder Norway's King Harald V, 89, has been hospitalized for two weeks due to complications from hemolytic anemia. Crown Prince Haakon will serve as regent during his recovery. 79 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/king-harald-v-of-norway-hospitalized ### 2026-08-07: Norway's King Harald V hospitalized for routine checkup Norway's 89‑year‑old King Harald V attended two official duties on 7 Aug 2026, then drove himself to Oslo’s Rikshospitalet for a scheduled medical check‑up, not an emergency ambulance, the palace said. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/king-harald-v-of-norway-undergoes-scheduled-checkup-at-oslos-rikshospitalet --- Cite as: Health status of King Harald V of Norway. 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