Royal Palace Announces Deterioration in King Harald’s Health

byHelen - 39 Comments
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit arrived at Oslo University Hospital

King Harald of Norway, 89, who is hospitalised due to complications related to a blood disorder, is in an “extremely serious” condition, the Norwegian Royal Palace announced on 27 August 2026. Crown Prince Haakon and Queen Sonja have cancelled all their engagements.

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit arrived at Oslo University Hospital

King Harald V suffers from haemolytic anaemia, a blood disorder in which red blood cells are destroyed at an abnormally rapid rate. He has been hospitalised at Oslo University Hospital since last Monday. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has also cancelled his upcoming trip to Germany as attention remains focused on the monarch’s condition. Flowers and a candle have been placed outside the palace.

Helen

39 Comments
  1. Anonymous27/8/26 12:30

    🙏🏽

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    1. Anonymous28/8/26 08:36

      Sadly he passed away this morning.
      Sending love to the people of Norway.
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  2. Anonymous27/8/26 12:46

    Oh how very sad for the family. I trust his pain is well controlled and that his family can now surround him with love as he rests. Peace to you King Harald.

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    1. Anonymous27/8/26 14:20

      So nicely stated

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    2. Anonymous27/8/26 17:40

      Thank you. Yes, the King and his wife - wonderful people and always on duty for their country. Modest and full of dignity.

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    3. Anonymous28/8/26 04:30

      Wonderfully put! Amen.
      T

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  3. Anonymous27/8/26 13:45

    In my regular newspaper of today it read that the royal family is at his side in the hospital : Queen Silvia, CP Haakon, Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Prince Sverre Magnus, Princess Astrid,..... ? This is not a good sign, when the doctors ask the family to stay in the hospital is that they expect something will happen in the next 24 hours. Also the prime minister postponed a visit he had to do abroad.

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    1. Anonymous27/8/26 14:23

      Sad for the family and the people of Norway, for a very much loved king and a very dear man to all that are close to him.

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    2. Anonymous27/8/26 15:20

      They all left around 16ish(4pm ish). Only Sonja is still with him at the hospital. The palace recently announced that the situation is still the same. So hope and prayers he will pull through.

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    3. P. the original27/8/26 17:18

      @ Anonymous 15:20
      Exactly so.
      https://www.nrk.no/norge/kongens-helsetilstand-er-uforandret-1.18003265



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    4. Anonymous27/8/26 18:00

      Sonja pas Silvia..́

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    5. Anonymous27/8/26 18:02

      Non dans son état. Il est préférable qu'il parte doucement sans souffrir

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    6. Anonymous28/8/26 04:31

      Why would Silvia be there?

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  4. AnnieM27/8/26 15:01

    This is desperately sad news. Like his 2nd cousin Queen Elizabeth, King Harold has been a man of dignity and integrity, who has served his country loyally. Praying for peace for him and his family 🙏

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    1. Anonymous27/8/26 17:27

      It is King Harald. He has a Norwegian name.

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    2. Anonymous27/8/26 17:35

      Thank you. Wish him also peace and no more sorrow and pain.

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    3. Anonymous27/8/26 23:57

      Apologies. It was autocorrect and I did not notice
      AnnieM

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  5. Anonymous27/8/26 16:55

    Martha Louise is there as well, her husband having received a kidney transplant
    at the same hospital this week. Judy

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    1. Anonymous28/8/26 03:14

      I thought he could heal himself and others.

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    2. Anonymous28/8/26 06:29

      A very unnecessary comment, anon 03:14. -Mirella

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  6. Anonymous27/8/26 17:17

    Oh no … so so sorry to hear. Prayers and best wishes go to him, hope the love of his family will give him enough strength to go through 🙏🏻🙏🏻

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  7. Anonymous27/8/26 17:23

    With such official announcement, sadly it sounds like the last days of his life and it can be anytime from now on 😥 Prayers go to his direction, wish him all the best. He is much loved by his people, a great King.

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  8. Anonymous27/8/26 17:28

    This king is one person I would have loved to have a conversation with, his dignity, humility and genuine kindness a lesson for all.

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    1. Anonymous27/8/26 18:06

      Thank you, so true. A much respected and loved father for his country.

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    2. Anonymous27/8/26 18:58

      You forgot his humour. Every Norwegian will miss his laughter when we lose him.

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  9. P. the original27/8/26 17:58

    h.19:37- The Crown Prince Couple is back at the National Hospital

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  10. P. the original27/8/26 18:26

    @ Anonymous 12:46 and 17:40
    Yes, I agree.
    Peace and no more pain for the King, that's my only fervent prayer now.
    He Is fighting his last battle with the honour and dignity that he has shown throughout his reign.
    He is the people's King , a great Monarch and a remarkable Gentleman.
    I feel honoured myself to have spent a part of my life in Norway.
    Thank you , His Majesty.



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  11. Anonymous27/8/26 18:57

    All our prayers are with him and the family.

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  12. Anonymous27/8/26 19:24

    So sad news... Wish Thee, HRH, ALL THE BEST!!!

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    1. Anonymous27/8/26 20:56

      Tout le meilleur au roi ???? Moi je souhaite qu'il s'éteigne doucement sans souffrir. Il aura été un grand roi avec son epouse Sonja. Ensuite...wait and see

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  13. Anonymous27/8/26 20:14

    Sad news, I hope he doesn't suffer. I only can wish him the BEST.
    css

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  14. Anonymous27/8/26 20:29

    To night we all pray for King Harald!

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  15. Ava Pittman28/8/26 02:08

    God bless the King, my prayers and thoughts, entirely. Sincerely.

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    1. P. the original28/8/26 09:21

      Yes,@ Ava my friend,
      His Majesty would say:
      "All for Norway".
      He kept his promise till the very end of his life.
      A unifying pillar for an entire country and the embodiment of duty and devotion, very much beloved and respected.

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  16. Anonymous28/8/26 06:44

    Our dear beloved king died at 6:35 this morning ♥️

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  17. Anonymous28/8/26 07:39

    Il a été un très ROI.
    Paix à son âme.
    J ai une forte pensée pour la Reine Sonja et ses enfants

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  18. P. the original28/8/26 08:42

    R.I.P. , Your Majesty🙏🌹
    The hardest battle is over and now You rest in peace.
    No more pain.
    .......................
    My most sincere condolences to the Norwegian Royal Family and to the mourning nation.

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  19. P. the original28/8/26 08:45

    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clykn5p5172o

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  20. Achard6228/8/26 08:59

    En ouvrant mon mobile, je n’ai pu qu’être émue même si son état de santé le laissait penser !

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