World · 25 August 2026

Norway's King Harald V, 89, now has a blood infection in hospital

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Europe's oldest monarch, King Harald V, was admitted to Oslo University Hospital on Wednesday because of fluid retention. He is suffering from haemolytic anaemia, a blood condition, and his health worsened over the weekend. The palace said the King is getting antibiotics for a bacterial blood infection and has responded to the treatment.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 August 2026 at 1:09

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