The Norwegian Royal Family

08/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/23/2026 11:47

Update on His Majesty The King's health

Update on His Majesty The King's health

His Majesty The King's condition worsened over the weekend. His Majesty is receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection and has responded to this treatment.

23 August 2026

The situation is stable. His Majesty will remain at the Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, and is on sick leave until further notice.

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