The Norwegian royal court said on the 23rd King Harald V, 89, was hospitalized on the 17th after his condition worsened due to a bloodstream bacterial infection and is receiving antibiotic treatment; his condition is currently stable. During the king's medical leave, Crown Prince Haakon is serving as temporary regent and exercising the duties of head of state.

2026-08-24

The Norwegian royal court said on the 23rd King Harald V, 89, was hospitalized on the 17th after his condition worsened due to a bloodstream bacterial infection and is receiving antibiotic treatment; his condition is currently stable. During the king's medical leave, Crown Prince Haakon is serving as temporary regent and exercising the duties of head of state.