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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rich Booth

King Harald of Norway taken to hospital due to blood disease

Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway (L) and His Majesty King Harald of Norway attend the Norwegian Constitution Day with the children's parade at the Royal Palace on May 17, 2026 in Oslo, Norway - (Getty)

King Harald of Norway has been taken to hospital for treatment in connection with a blood disease, the palace has said.

Harald, who is 89, was admitted to the National Hospital on Monday afternoon, the royal palace said in a statement.

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