King Harald of Norway's health deteriorated over the weekend while he was in hospital, the Royal Household said in a statement on Sunday. The 89-year-old monarch was admitted to hospital on Monday with a blood disorder.
Royal statement on King's condition
A statement from the Royal Family in Oslo reads: “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 statement added that the King's condition is stable.
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