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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.

By Reuters

23 Aug

NATO Ambassador Zeki Levent Gumrukcu(L-R) greets Norway's King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon during the reception of NATO's foreign ministers in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace in Oslo, Norway, 31 May 2023. The NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs meet in Oslo from 31 May to 01 June 2023. (Photo: EPA-EFE / Stian Lysberg Solum)

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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.

(Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Gwladys Fouche)

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

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