King Harald V of Norway, 89, is currently in hospital in Oslo and his condition has been described by the Royal Palace as “extremely serious” as of August 27, 2026. [1][2][3]
Current health situation
- Diagnosis: He is being treated for haemolytic anaemia, a rare blood disorder in which red blood cells are destroyed faster than the body can replace them, causing fatigue, shortness of breath and paleness. [2][4][5]
- Complications: In recent weeks he received cortisone for the anaemia, which led to fluid retention requiring hospital care. Over the weekend of August 23–24 his condition worsened and he developed a bacterial infection in his bloodstream, for which he is receiving antibiotics. [1][6][7]
- Status updates: The palace initially said his condition was stable after starting antibiotics, but on August 27 issued a new statement that his health has deteriorated and is now “extremely serious” (some reports say “very serious”). [1][8][5]
- Location: He is being treated at Oslo University Hospital (Rikshospitalet) and remains on sick leave with no confirmed return date to royal duties. [2][9][7]
Who is running the country?
While King Harald is incapacitated, his son Crown Prince Haakon is serving as regent, carrying out the king’s constitutional responsibilities as head of state. [1][6][10]
Recent health history
This is King Harald’s second hospitalization in 2026:
- February 2026: Hospitalized in Tenerife for infection and dehydration (later described as stemming from a skin infection). [9][11]
- 2024: Fitted with a pacemaker after falling ill on holiday in Malaysia. [4][10]
- 2022–2023: Leg operation and two separate COVID-19 infections. [9][11]
He has gradually scaled back official duties in recent years but has stated he will not abdicate, citing his oath to the parliament. [12][13]
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