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Norwegian King Hospitalized, Crown Prince Assumes Duties

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • King Harald V of Norway has been hospitalized in Oslo due to fluid accumulation caused by cortisone treatment for hemolytic anemia.
  • The 89-year-old monarch will be on sick leave for two weeks, with Crown Prince Haakon taking over his duties.
  • This hospitalization follows previous health issues, including a planned check-up, dehydration, a skin infection, and pacemaker surgery.

Norway's King Harald V is currently hospitalized in Oslo after doctors discovered fluid accumulation in his body. The 89-year-old monarch is receiving treatment for the condition, which is a side effect of cortisone therapy for hemolytic anemia. The Royal House announced that the King will be on sick leave for two weeks.

During his absence, Crown Prince Haakon will assume the King's official duties. This latest health concern adds to a series of medical issues King Harald has faced in recent years. His health has been a recurring topic of public discussion in Norway.

Earlier in August, the King underwent a planned check-up at a hospital. In February, he was hospitalized during a holiday in Tenerife due to dehydration and a leg infection. In March 2024, he received a pacemaker after falling ill while on vacation in Malaysia. The fluid accumulation requiring hospitalization is linked to his ongoing treatment for a blood disorder.

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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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