Norway's King Harald hospitalized for fluid retention

On Monday afternoon, Norway's King Harald was admitted to hospital after a medical examination.

"In recent weeks, the king has been treated with cortisone for the blood disease hemolytic anemia. This has led to fluid accumulation in the body which requires treatment in hospital," writes the Norwegian court in a press release.

The Norwegian king is on sick leave for two weeks. During this period, Crown Prince Haakon temporarily takes over as regent.

"We will return to what consequences this has for the Royal House's official program," writes the court.

Got a pacemaker after vacation

In August of this year, King Harald was admitted to hospital for a planned check-up.

In February, he was admitted to hospital while on holiday in Tenerife, suffering from a skin infection and dehydration.

In March 2024, he received a pacemaker after falling ill during a holiday in Malaysia, writes TT.

King Harald is 89 years old.