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King Harald V’s Health Deteriorates as Norwegians Mourn at Royal Palace

King Harald V of Norway remains in extremely serious condition following a decline in his health, prompting the royal family to gather at his hospital bedside. Across Oslo, citizens have laid flowers outside the palace while political leaders express national solidarity with the monarch.

27 Aug, 07:59 — 27 Aug, 17:47
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APVery High10h ago

Norwegian King Harald’s health is in very serious condition, palace says - AP News

Norwegian King Harald’s health is in very serious condition, palace says  AP News

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BBCHigh1h ago

Norwegians lay flowers at palace as King Harald's condition worsens

The 89-year-old's condition is described as "extremely serious" and members of his family have visited him in hospital.

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le-mondeHigh3h ago

Norway holds its breath as King Harald's health deteriorates

The 89-year-old monarch has been in hospital since August 17 suffering from a condition caused by an abnormally rapid destruction of red blood cells. The palace said his health condition was 'extremely serious.'

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The GuardianMostly Factual9h ago

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By Mark Brown North of England correspondent

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual8h ago

Norway’s King Harald in ‘extremely serious’ condition, palace says

Europe's oldest reigning monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since August 17, suffering from a blood disease.

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times-ukMostly Factual8h ago

King Harald V of Norway in ‘extremely serious’ condition - The Times

King Harald V of Norway in ‘extremely serious’ condition  The Times

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France 24High5h ago

Norway holds its breath as King Harald's health deteriorates

Norway's King Harald was in a "very serious" condition in hospital ​on Thursday, the royal court said, and family members gathered at his bedside. Hundreds of people gathered outside the Royal Palace in central Oslo and many ​lay flowers ‌as they awaited further news of the 89-year-old ⁠king's health.

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual10h ago

Norway’s King Harald in ‘very serious’ condition as royal family gathers at hospital

The 89-year-old has been battling a blood infection for weeks

By Louise Rasmussen

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straits-timesMostly Factual11h ago

Norway’s King Harald V in ‘very serious’ health condition, royal court says - The Straits Times

Norway’s King Harald V in ‘very serious’ health condition, royal court says  The Straits Times

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irish-independent8h ago

Wexford community pays tribute to bright and kind Leaving Cert student Jake Kelly (18) who had a passion for science

By Rachel Cahill

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seeking-alphaMixed10h ago

Grieg Seafood Non-GAAP EPS of -NOK 1.30, revenue of NOK 1.83B; updates full-year outlook

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gulf-newsMixed11h ago

Norway's King Harald, 89, in 'extremely serious' condition: palace

Norway's King Harald, 89, in 'extremely serious' condition in hospital: palace

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express-tribuneMostly Factual9h ago

Norway's King Harald in 'very serious' condition, family at his bedside

He is Europe's oldest living monarch and Norway's ceremonial head of state since 1991

By Reuters

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enewsMixed4h ago

King Harald of Norway in "Very Serious Condition" Amid Blood Infection

Norwegians are keeping their monarch in their thoughts. King Harald is in “very serious condition,” the AP reported citing palace officials, after his health worsened in the hospital on Aug....

By Hayley Santaflorentina

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star-malaysiaMixed10h ago

Norway's King Harald in 'very serious' health condition, royal court says - The Star

Norway's King Harald in 'very serious' health condition, royal court says  The Star

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star-kenyaMixed1h ago

Norwegians lay flowers at palace as King Harald's condition worsens - the-star.co.ke

Norwegians lay flowers at palace as King Harald's condition worsens  the-star.co.ke

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daily-monitor-ugMostly Factual3h ago

King Oyo in critical condition, prime minister urges prayer and restraint - Daily Monitor

King Oyo in critical condition, prime minister urges prayer and restraint  Daily Monitor

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myjoyonlineMixed4h ago

Norway’s royal family gathers at King Harald’s bedside as his condition worsens

King Harald V of Norway is in an "extremely serious" condition in hospital, the country's royal household has said.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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azernewsLow2h ago

King Harald V in extremely serious condition as Norwegian royal family gathers at hospital

Norway’s King Harald V is in an extremely serious condition after spending more than a week in hospital undergoing treatment for a rare blood disorder, according to reports.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: yle-uutiset · 27 Aug, 07:18Full coverage: 60 · 11hWindow: 11h
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yle-uutiset27 Aug, 07:18First to report

Norjan kuningashuone: Kuninkaan terveydentila on heikentynyt merkittävästi

helsingin-sanomat27 Aug, 07:35

Norja | Norjan kuningas Haraldin tila on ”erittäin vakava”

die-presse27 Aug, 07:36

Norwegen: Gesundheitszustand von König Harald „sehr kritisch“

dh-les-sports27 Aug, 07:36

L'état de santé du roi Harald de Norvège est "extrêmement grave"

der-standard27 Aug, 07:53

Gesundheitszustand von Norwegens König Harald V. "sehr ernst"

straits-times27 Aug, 07:59

Norway’s King Harald V in ‘very serious’ health condition, royal court says - The Straits Times

gulf-news27 Aug, 07:59

Norway's King Harald, 89, in 'extremely serious' condition: palace

nos27 Aug, 08:01

Toestand Noorse koning Harald 'zeer ernstig', familie zegt afspraken af

jutarnji-list27 Aug, 08:12

Kralj Harald u vrlo ozbiljnom stanju: Obitelj otkazala sve obveze

irozhlas27 Aug, 08:15

Zdravotní stav norského krále je velmi vážný, dál se zhoršil oznámil palác. Abdikovat již dříve odmítl

orf27 Aug, 08:16

Norwegens König Harald V. in „extrem ernstem“ Zustand

aktualne-cz27 Aug, 08:17

Zdraví norského krále Haralda se opět zhoršilo, jeho stav je vážný

el-mundo27 Aug, 08:22

El rey Harald V de Noruega, "muy grave", empeora su estado de salud

index-hr27 Aug, 08:26

Norveški kralj ima 89 godina, zdravlje mu je sve gore: "Vrlo je ozbiljno"

star-malaysia27 Aug, 08:43

Norway's King Harald in 'very serious' health condition, royal court says - The Star

der-spiegel27 Aug, 08:46

Norwegen: König Harald V. in »sehr ernstem« Gesundheitszustand

The Independent27 Aug, 08:47

Norway’s King Harald in ‘very serious’ condition as royal family gathers at hospital

delfi-lt27 Aug, 08:52

Norvegijos karalius – itin sunkios būklės

politiken27 Aug, 09:01

Kong Haralds tilstand får Stortingets formand til at afbryde rejse

AP27 Aug, 09:05

Norwegian King Harald’s health is in very serious condition, palace says - AP News

publico27 Aug, 09:08

Estado de saúde de Haroldo V é “muito grave”. Família real está no hospital

naftemporiki27 Aug, 09:08

Νορβηγία: Σε «εξαιρετικά σοβαρή» κατάσταση ο βασιλιάς Χάραλντ

seeking-alpha27 Aug, 09:09

Grieg Seafood Non-GAAP EPS of -NOK 1.30, revenue of NOK 1.83B; updates full-year outlook

express-tribune27 Aug, 09:15

Norway's King Harald in 'very serious' condition, family at his bedside

hotnews27 Aug, 09:34

Familia celui mai vârstnic monarh din Europa a fost chemată la căpătâiul său după ce starea i s-a deteriorat grav

n1-serbia27 Aug, 09:34

Kraljevska palata Norveške: Zdravstveno stanje kralja Haralda vrlo teško

The Guardian27 Aug, 09:45

Woman killed with niece in Middlesbrough house fire was ‘a beautiful soul’, says mother

danas27 Aug, 09:46

Kraljevska palata Norveške: Zdravstveno stanje kralja Haralda vrlo teško

investing-com27 Aug, 09:50

Earnings call transcript: Prudential posts strong H1 2026 growth, stock slips premarket

aktuality-sk27 Aug, 09:59

Zdravotný stav nórskeho kráľa Haralda V. sa zhoršil: Palác označil jeho situáciu za mimoriadne vážnu

times-uk27 Aug, 10:20

King Harald V of Norway in ‘extremely serious’ condition - The Times

24ur27 Aug, 10:37

Zdravje kralja Haralda se je močno poslabšalo

iefimerida27 Aug, 10:39

Δύσκολες ώρες για τον βασιλιά Χάραλντ της Νορβηγίας: Είναι σε εξαιρετικά σοβαρή κατάσταση, όλη η οικογένεια στα μαύρα στο νοσοκομείο

irish-independent27 Aug, 10:40

Wexford community pays tribute to bright and kind Leaving Cert student Jake Kelly (18) who had a passion for science

Al Jazeera27 Aug, 10:40

Norway’s King Harald in ‘extremely serious’ condition, palace says

digi2427 Aug, 10:52

Regele Harald al Norvegiei este în stare „foarte gravă”. Familia regală și premierul și-au anulat deplasările

hvg27 Aug, 11:01

Súlyos állapotban fekszik kórházban a norvég király, családja összegyűlt az ágyánál

klix-ba27 Aug, 11:49

Pogoršalo se zdravstveno stanje norveškog kralja Haralda, oglasila se i palača

20-minuten27 Aug, 12:40

Sorge um König Harald: Die Menschen legen schon Blumen nieder

France 2427 Aug, 13:33

Norway holds its breath as King Harald's health deteriorates

delo27 Aug, 13:35

Norvežani za kralja že polagajo cvetje

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enews27 Aug, 14:38

King Harald of Norway in "Very Serious Condition" Amid Blood Infection

newsbeast27 Aug, 14:43

Ο βασιλιάς Χάραλντ της Νορβηγίας σε «πολύ σοβαρή» κατάσταση: Στο νοσοκομείο του Όσλο με μαύρα η οικογένεια

svenska-dagbladet27 Aug, 14:58

Kung Haralds tillstånd är ”oförändrat”

la-vanguardia27 Aug, 15:05

Marius Borg interrumpe su reclusión domiciliaria para visitar al rey Harald en el hospital

berlingske27 Aug, 15:09

Kong Haralds helbredstilstand er uforandret

myjoyonline27 Aug, 15:11

Norway’s royal family gathers at King Harald’s bedside as his condition worsens

daily-monitor-ug27 Aug, 15:39

King Oyo in critical condition, prime minister urges prayer and restraint - Daily Monitor

le-monde27 Aug, 15:49

Norway holds its breath as King Harald's health deteriorates

dagbladet27 Aug, 16:08

Muslimsk leder hyller kongen

azernews27 Aug, 16:25

King Harald V in extremely serious condition as Norwegian royal family gathers at hospital

nrk27 Aug, 16:40

Støre: – Et helt folk våker over kongen vår

observador27 Aug, 16:49

A vida num minuto (e o roubo de um tesouro em quatro)

dnevnik-bg27 Aug, 16:51

Снимка на деня: цветя обсипаха Дворцовия площад в Осло в чест на крал Харалд

BBC27 Aug, 17:42

Norwegians lay flowers at palace as King Harald's condition worsens

star-kenya27 Aug, 17:47

Norwegians lay flowers at palace as King Harald's condition worsens - the-star.co.ke

morgunbladid27 Aug, 17:50

Ástand Haraldar konungs óbreytt

vg27 Aug, 17:54

Trondheim-ordføreren om kongen: – Lang og tom dag

ruv27 Aug, 17:56

Viðkvæm stund hjá Norðmönnum – Haraldur eins konar andlegur leiðtogi

aftonbladet27 Aug, 17:59Latest update

Oslos stöd till kung Harald: ”Han har visat hela världen”