Oslo, Aug 27, 2026 (AFP) - Norway's King Harald, 89, in 'extremely serious' condition

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2026-08-27

The health of Norway's 89-year-old King Harald, hospitalised with a blood disease, has deteriorated and he is in an "extremely serious" condition, the palace said Thursday. Queen Sonja and 53-year-old Crown Prince Haakon, who is acting as regent during his father's illness, have cancelled all royal engagements, said a palace statement. Norwegian media said they were at the king's bedside. Europe's oldest reigning monarch has been in hospital in O......

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