Norway King’s Health Condition ‘Very Serious’, Royal Court Says
Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon canceled public engagements as doctors treated the 89-year-old monarch for a bloodstream infection.
- King Harald V of Norway, aged 89, has a very serious health condition caused by a bacterial infection in his blood and has been hospitalized since August 17, 2026.
- Crown Prince Haakon and Queen Sonja have canceled all planned events to be with King Harald at Oslo University Hospital where he is receiving treatment.
- The king announced in 2024 that he would reduce official duties due to age but refused to abdicate, stating that his oath to the Norwegian parliament was for life.
- Several family members, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Princess Astrid, have visited King Harald at the hospital, and the public has shown support during this difficult time.
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Thousands of Norwegians gathered on Thursday in front of the Royal Palace of Oslo to support King Harald V, 89, who had been hospitalized since 17 August for a blood disease and whose condition was deemed "extremely serious" Thousands of Norwegians gathered on Thursday evening in front of the Royal Palace of Oslo to show their support for their sovereign, Harald, 89, whose state of health has worsened.The Dean of Sovereigns in Europe has been ho…
Norway’s King Harald V in very serious condition
Norway’s King Harald V is in very serious condition after his health worsened while he was hospitalized in Oslo, the royal palace said. The palace said Thursday morning that Harald’s condition had deteriorated and was “very serious.” A later update said his condition had not changed. Crown Prince Haakon, Harald’s son and heir, is serving as regent during his father’s illness, temporarily carrying out the king’s official duties. Norway is a const…
It is hard hours for Norway's royal family: After King Harald's health deteriorated significantly, the family gathered in the Rikshospitalet in Oslo on Thursday. In the evening, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit returned to the hospital surprisingly. The health of the 89-year-old king had previously been described as "very serious". Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit left the hospital shortly after 4 pm and drove…
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