Norwegian King Harald V Admitted to Oslo Hospital; Crown Prince Haakon Steps In - Bloomberg

Aging Norwegian King Admitted to Oslo Hospital

King Harald V of Norway.

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Copenhagen, Denmark (AP) -- Norway’s 83-year-old King Harald V was admitted to the main hospital in Oslo on Friday with breathing difficulties, the Norwegian palace said. It added that he tested negative for COVID-19.

The palace said his son, Crown Prince Haakon, has stepped in and taken over his father’s duties, including a scheduled meeting with the Norwegian government.