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King Harald of Norway admitted to hospital for treatment of blood disease and fluid retention

King Harald of Norway has been admitted to the National Hospital in Oslo for treatment regarding a blood disease known as hemolytic anemia. The 89-year-old monarch, who has been on sick leave for two weeks, is receiving hospital treatment to address fluid accumulation in his body caused by recent cortisone treatments for the condition. Haemolytic anemia is characterized by a reduced number of red blood cells, which can lead to fatigue and shortness of breath. While King Harald has been in and out of the hospital several times in recent years, the royal palace announced that his son, Crown Prince Haakon, will serve as regent during this period. The monarch has ruled Norway since 1991 and has openly ruled out abdicating. The royal family has faced several health challenges recently, including Queen Sonja's heart problems and Crown Princess Mette-Marit's successful lung transplant. King Harald also underwent a heart valve replacement in 2020 and bladder cancer surgery in 2003.

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