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Norway’s king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave

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Norway’s king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave

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.

Crown Prince Haakon has now taken over his father's royal duties Norway's royal household said in April 2024 King Harald would make a "permanent reduction" to his public engagement "out of consideration for his age".

It added that Crown Prince Haakon, aged 53, will serve as regent while his father is on sick leave.

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