Norway’s King Harald is hospitalized and the royal palace says his health has deteriorated. Multiple outlets report worsening condition while he remains in hospital and is undergoing medical treatment.

Sources cite Harald’s age—he is 89—and frame him as Europe’s oldest reigning monarch. The Independent and ABC News, citing the palace, say he is admitted for treatment connected to a blood disease. Deutsche Welle similarly refers to a blood-related condition and the palace’s assessment of deterioration.

Reuters, carried by Daily Maverick, adds that his condition worsens during his time in hospital over the weekend, according to a palace statement. Other reports note cancellation of planned events by royal family members, attributed to the seriousness of his condition. Outlets broadly agree on hospitalization, palace-provided updates, and blood-related illness, but differ in emphasis on timing, wording of severity, and whether they highlight specific actions such as event cancellations.