King Harald’s health remains stable after the Norwegian monarch’s condition deteriorated over the weekend.
The Norwegian Royal Court issued a fresh update on Monday afternoon, confirming that there have been no significant changes in the 89-year-old monarch’s health.
Harald remains at the National Hospital in Oslo, where he is being treated for a bacterial infection in his blood.
The Palace said the situation remains stable, offering some reassurance after the country’s King’s health worsened over the weekend.
The latest update comes just one day after the Royal Court revealed that Harald’s health had deteriorated while he was being treated in hospital.
His Majesty has been receiving antibiotics for the bacterial infection and has responded to the treatment.
His condition subsequently stabilised, and Monday’s statement confirms there has been no significant change since Sunday’s announcement.
King Harald will remain in hospital and is on sick leave until further notice.
The latest health setback came after the monarch was admitted to the National Hospital last week following concerns about side effects from his treatment for haemolytic anaemia.
Harald had been receiving cortisone for the condition, which causes red blood cells to be destroyed faster than the body can replace them.
Doctors became concerned about fluid retention linked to the treatment, prompting his hospital admission.
Crown Prince Haakon continues to act as Regent while his father remains in hospital.
The Crown Prince has regularly taken on the role when King Harald is unable to carry out his duties and is currently performing the constitutional responsibilities of the Norwegian head of state.
Queen Sonja has also continued with her planned engagements, including a visit to Trøndelag which King Harald had been due to attend before his latest illness.
The Norwiegian King’s health has been closely followed in Norway, with NRK1 airing a special nine-minute bulletin on Sunday evening after news of his deterioration emerged.
Harald has experienced a number of health problems in recent years, including several hospital admissions for infections, heart surgery and the implantation of a permanent pacemaker.
