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The health condition of King Harald V of Norway is considered "extremely serious"

The health condition of King Harald V of Norway is considered "extremely serious"
The health condition of King Harald V of Norway is considered "extremely serious"

The Norwegian Royal Palace gave particularly worrying news about King Harald V on Thursday morning. According to the official statement, the sovereign's health is now considered "extremely serious".

King Harald V, 89, has been hospitalized at Oslo National Hospital since Monday. The monarch is suffering from complications related to a blood disorder, requiring close medical care.

There is serious concern surrounding the sovereign.

This announcement has caused a great deal of emotion in Norway, where his health is being closely monitored. The Royal Palace has not released any further details about the exact nature of the complications or the treatments administered.

Harald V has reigned over Norway since 1991. Having faced several health problems in recent years, he had already had to temporarily reduce his official activities. The royal family and Norwegian authorities are now awaiting further updates from his medical team.

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