King Harald of Norway is hospitalized for treatment in connection with a blood disease

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1. BBC News

   Norway's king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave ↗ (opens BBC News)

   Published Aug 17, 2026

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   The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.

2. WTOP Washington DC

   King Harald of Norway is hospitalized for treatment in connection with a blood disease ↗ (opens WTOP Washington DC)

   Published Aug 18, 2026

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   OSLO, Norway (AP) — King Harald of Norway has been admitted to a hospital for treatment in connection with a…

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