Milan, 17 Aug. (LaPresse) – King Harald of Norway, aged 89, has been admitted to hospital and will be on sick leave for two weeks. This was announced by the Royal Household. “The King was admitted to the National Hospital this afternoon following a medical examination,” reads the statement, which explains that “in recent weeks, the King has been undergoing treatment with cortisone for haemolytic anaemia, a blood disorder” and “this has caused a build-up of fluid in the body, requiring hospital treatment”. “The King is on sick leave for two weeks. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will act as regent during this period. We will provide further information on the implications this will have for the Royal Household’s official programme,” the Royal Household added.
Norway: King Harald has been admitted to hospital; he will remain on leave for two weeks
Milan, 17 Aug. (LaPresse) – King Harald of Norway, aged 89, has been admitted to hospital and will be on sick leave for two weeks. This was announced by the Royal Household. “The King was admitted to the National Hospital this afternoon following a medical examination,” reads the statement, which explains that “in recent weeks, the King has been undergoing treatment with cortisone for haemolytic anaemia, a blood disorder” and “this has caused a build-up of fluid in the body, requiring hospital treatment”. “The King is on sick leave for two weeks. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will act as regent during this period. We will provide further information on the implications this will have for the Royal Household’s official programme,” the Royal Household added.