Norway’s King Harald V has been hospitalized due to hemolytic anemia and is being treated with cortisone, according to a statement from the Royal House. The 87-year-old monarch will take a two-week leave of absence from his daily duties. During this period, Crown Prince Haakon will assume the role of regent, fulfilling the King’s constitutional responsibilities. Hemolytic anemia occurs when red blood cells are destroyed faster than the bone marrow can produce them. The Royal House has not disclosed the severity of the King’s condition but indicated he is receiving appropriate medical care. This marks a temporary shift in Norway’s line of succession while the King recovers. Further updates on his health are expected as they become available.