{
  "id": 3705342,
  "title": "Norway king’s health condition ‘very serious’, says royal court",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/norway-kings-health-condition-very-serious-says-royal-court-3705342",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T08:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/08/27/norway-king-s-health-condition-very-serious-says-royal-court"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Norway's King Harald V, who holds the title of Europe's oldest head of state at 89 years old, is facing a \"very serious\" health condition according to the royal court. The king, who was admitted to the hospital on August 17, is currently being treated for a bacterial infection in his blood, as stated by the palace.\n\nCrown Prince Haakon and King Harald's wife, Queen Sonja, have both cancelled all planned events in light of the king's deteriorating health. Members of the royal family, including the crown prince and queen, were reportedly seen arriving at Oslo University Hospital where the king is receiving treatment.\n\nIn 2024, King Harald had announced his intention to reduce the number of official activities he participated in due to his age, though he had ruled out abdication, reaffirming his lifelong commitment to his role as king.",
  "summary": "King Harald was hospitalised on Aug 17 and is being treated for a bacterial infection in his blood, according to the palace.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}