Norwegian King Harald (89) hospitalized again

King Harald V of Norway has been readmitted to the hospital after undergoing medical examinations, the Norwegian Royal House announced. The 89-year-old monarch has recently been receiving cortisone treatment for hemolytic anemia, a condition affecting red blood cells.

Crown Prince Haakon is set to act as regent during the king's two-week sick leave. This latest hospitalization adds to a series of health concerns the Norwegian royal has faced in recent years.

In February, King Harald was hospitalized during a vacation in Tenerife due to an infection. Prior to that, in March 2024, he received a pacemaker implant after falling ill while on holiday in Malaysia. These health issues have led to periods where Crown Prince Haakon has stepped in to fulfill royal duties.

The health of other members of the Norwegian royal family has also been a recent concern. Queen Sonja was hospitalized in May for heart problems, and Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been managing a serious lung condition, having received a lung transplant this summer.