King Harald of Norway taken to hospital due to blood disease

Harald has been in and out of the hospital several times in recent years

King Harald of Norway has been admitted to a hospital for treatment related to a blood disease, according to the royal palace

Norway's King Harald V has been admitted to hospital and is on sick leave for two weeks, the country's royal household announced on Monday.

The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.

OSLO - Norway’s 89-year-old King Harald was hospitalised on Aug 17 and put on sick leave for two weeks, the royal palace announced.Europe’s longest-serving monarch, Harald is suffering from haemolytic anaemia, according to the palace – a condition caused by an abnormally rapid destruction of red blood cells which leads

The Norwegian royal palace said the monarch, 89, has been battling haemolytic anaemia, a blood disorder characterised by the premature destruction of red blood cells.

King Harald V of Norway has been admitted to hospital following treatment for hemolytic anaemia in recent weeks, the Royal House confirmed