Latest

Health of Norway’s king deteriorates while in hospital, palace says

Daily Maverick · 23 August 2026 at 23:34

Health of Norway’s king deteriorates while in hospital, palace says

OSLO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - The health of Norway's King Harald, 89, has deteriorated during the weekend while in hospital, the royal household said in a statement on Sunday.

Harald, Europe's oldest current head of state, was hospitalised on Monday and was treated for anaemia.

"His Majesty the King's health deteriorated over the weekend. The King is receiving antibiotics for a bacterial infection in his blood, and has responded to this treatment," the palace said, while adding that his condition was stable.

Read the full article on Daily Maverick ›

5News aggregated this summary from the outlet’s public feed. The full article, with all the context, is on www.dailymaverick.co.za — the content belongs to Daily Maverick.

Health of Norway’s king deteriorates while in hospital, palace says

More from Daily Maverick

UNCOOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE: Plan to write off R23bn is illegal, Treasury tells Nelson Mandela Bay

NO STING IN THE TAIL...YET: One year after IDT boss ‘bribe’ sting, no arrests or prosecutions

BUILDING THE NATION: Public Works unveils major pivot focusing on municipal infrastructure

SA’s electricity reform is opening new markets for savvy entrepreneurs

More in Latest

UNCOOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE: Plan to write off R23bn is illegal, Treasury tells Nelson Mandela Bay

NO STING IN THE TAIL...YET: One year after IDT boss ‘bribe’ sting, no arrests or prosecutions

BUILDING THE NATION: Public Works unveils major pivot focusing on municipal infrastructure

SA’s electricity reform is opening new markets for savvy entrepreneurs

Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30, government says

How the Wild Coast was won — Community rights defeat corporate power