Norway monarch hospitalised, Crown Prince becomes Regent

Norway's King Harald V has been admitted to the National Hospital after a medical examination, with Crown Prince Haakon assuming the role of Regent for a period of two weeks, according to the Royal House. The 89-year-old monarch was treated with cortisone for hemolytic anemia, leading to fluid accumulation in his body that requires hospital treatment.

Harald is currently on sick leave for two weeks, and the Royal House has announced that Crown Prince Haakon will serve as Regent during this time. This is the second hospitalization for Harald this month; he visited the hospital 10 days ago for a planned checkup and follow-up with a doctor, driven himself in his own car. The Royal House will provide further information on the impact of the hospitalization on the royal household's official schedule.