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Royal family visits King Harald at National Hospital

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Norwegian King Harald V's family visited him at the National Hospital in Oslo, where he has been admitted for ten days.
  • The 89-year-old king is being treated for hemolytic anemia, a form of anemia causing fluid retention.
  • His condition had reportedly worsened, requiring antibiotic treatment for a blood infection, though recent updates indicate a stable situation.

Oslo, Norway – Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit visited King Harald V at the National Hospital in Oslo on Thursday afternoon. The 89-year-old monarch has been hospitalized for ten days.

While the Norwegian Royal House has not released information indicating a worsening of the king's health, he has been undergoing treatment with cortisone for hemolytic anemia throughout August. This condition has led to fluid accumulation in his body, necessitating hospital care.

The King is receiving antibiotics for a bacterial infection in the blood, and has responded to this treatment.

— Norwegian Royal HouseA statement from the Royal House regarding the King's treatment for a blood infection.

Earlier reports stated that King Harald's health had deteriorated, and he was receiving antibiotics for a bacterial blood infection. The Royal House confirmed that he had responded positively to this treatment. A recent update on Monday indicated that there had been no significant changes in his health and the situation remained stable.

Crown Prince Haakon arrived at the hospital shortly before 4 PM, followed by Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who was driven by Prince Sverre Magnus. Queen Sonja arrived about half an hour later. In recent days, several other family members, including Princess Märtha Louise, the king's sister Princess Astrid, and several grandchildren, have visited the king. Princess Märtha Louise's husband, Durek Verrett, is also currently at the National Hospital undergoing treatment after a kidney transplant.

There have been no significant changes in the King's health, and the situation remains stable.

— Norwegian Royal HouseAn update from the Royal House on Monday concerning the King's condition.
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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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