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What is a 'rare blood condition'?

While the story doesn't specify, a 'rare blood condition' suggests a serious illness affecting the blood, which can impact many bodily functions. Monarchs' health is often reported generally to respect privacy, but such conditions can be challenging to treat, as was the case for King Harald V.

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King Haakon VIII takes Norway's throne after father Harald V dies

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