Norway’s King Harald V remains under medical care after his health condition deteriorated over the weekend, according to an update from the Norwegian Royal Palace.
The 89-year-old monarch is receiving treatment for a bacterial blood infection and haemolytic anaemia, a condition in which red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be replaced.
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Monarch: King Harald V of Norway
Age: 89 years
Treatment: Antibiotics
Health Conditions: Bacterial blood infection and haemolytic anaemia
Royal House: Norwegian Royal Family
The palace said that King Harald V has responded to antibiotic treatment and his condition is currently reported to be stable.
The health update comes after the King cancelled his scheduled visit to the central region of Trøndelag, which was planned for September 1 and 2.
King Harald V, who is Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, has experienced several health-related issues in recent years and has reduced some official engagements due to medical concerns.
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King Harald V has been a central figure in Norway’s modern monarchy for more than three decades. Updates regarding his health attract international attention because of his constitutional role and long public service.
