Royal News

Norwegian Royal Family cancels all engagements as King Harald's health deteriorates further

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27th August 2026
King Harald’s health has taken a serious turn, with the Norwegian Royal Court announcing that the 89-year-old monarch’s condition is now “very serious.” The Palace issued a stark new update on Thursday morning, just days after confirming that the monarch’s health had deteriorated while he remained in hospital. The latest statement, dated August 27, says: “His Majesty…
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Norway

Norwegian television airs special programme after King Harald's health deteriorates

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23rd August 2026
Norway’s national broadcaster interrupted its usual programming on Sunday evening to air a special bulletin following the news that King Harald’s health had deteriorated. NRK1 broadcast the special programme after the Norwegian Royal Court announced that the 89-year-old monarch’s condition had worsened over the weekend. The Norwegian King’s health has been closely…
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Norway

King Harald’s health update as Norwegian monarch remains in hospital

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21st August 2026
King Harald of Norway remains in hospital as he continues to receive treatment following his recent health problems. The Norwegian royals confirmed on Friday that the 89-year-old monarch remains at the National Hospital in Oslo for treatment. The Norwegian King will also miss a planned visit to Trøndelag, with the royals confirming that Queen Sonja will carry out the visit as…
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British Royals

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 'rejects' King Charles’s Balmoral invitation

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18th August 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reportedly rejected an invitation from King Charles to join the Royal Family at Balmoral this summer, amid claims he fears he would be treated as an “outcast”. According to a report in The Sun, the King offered his younger brother the opportunity to spend part of the traditional royal summer gathering at Balmoral. However, a friend of Andrew reportedly said…
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