King Harald Hospitalized with Anemia

King Harald of Norway has been admitted to Oslo's National Hospital due to anemia, the Norwegian Royal House announced on Monday. The 89-year-old monarch is currently on sick leave for two weeks.

The King has been undergoing cortisone treatment for the blood disorder hemolytic anemia in recent weeks, which has led to fluid accumulation requiring hospitalization, according to a statement from the Royal House.

This is not the first time the King has faced health challenges this year. In February, he was hospitalized in Tenerife for an infection and dehydration. Earlier in August, he underwent a planned check-up at the hospital. In March 2024, he received a pacemaker after falling ill during a holiday in Malaysia.

Queen Sonja has also experienced health issues, including heart problems that led to her hospitalization and the implantation of a pacemaker in January 2025. In April of the same year, she was taken to the hospital by ambulance helicopter due to shortness of breath.

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The King has been treated with cortisone for the blood disorder hemolytic anemia in recent weeks. This has led to fluid accumulation that must be treated in hospital.