Health Condition of Norway's King Harald V Remains Critical
The Royal Palace announced that the health condition of King Harald V, who is receiving treatment in the hospital, is extremely serious.
In a statement made by the Norwegian Royal Palace, it was announced that the health condition of King Harald V, who is under treatment in the hospital, is extremely serious. Following the developments, the royal family went to the hospital, and citizens began leaving flowers in front of the palace.
Health Condition is Critical
The Norwegian Royal Palace officially announced that the health condition of King Harald V, who was hospitalized last week, is extremely serious. Following this statement, an anxious waiting period began in the country.
Visit from Family Members
Fifty-three-year-old Crown Prince Haakon canceled all royal events and went to Oslo University Hospital along with other family members. Meanwhile, citizens also started leaving flowers in front of the palace in Oslo.
Hemolytic Anemia Treatment
King Harald V, Europe's oldest monarch, has been receiving hospital treatment for hemolytic anemia since August 17. This disease leads to the abnormally rapid destruction of red blood cells, causing fatigue and shortness of breath.
Bacterial Infection
In an official statement made on Sunday, it was shared with the public that a bacterial infection was detected in the king's blood and that he responded positively to the administered antibiotic treatment.
Past Health Issues
King Harald V, who ascended the throne in January 1991, refuses to abdicate despite his advancing age. The king had been receiving cortisone treatment in recent weeks due to a rare blood disorder.
Abroad Hospital Visits
The king, who was hospitalized in February due to an infection and dehydration on the island of Tenerife in Spain, had fallen ill during his holiday in Malaysia last year and underwent an operation to have a pacemaker implanted.