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Queen Sonja of Norway suffers from heart failure diagnosis

Queen Sonja of Norway has developed heart problems due to old age

By Eleen Bukhari
Published May 28, 2026

Queen Sonja of Norway is hospitalised due to a terminal illness.

The Norwegian Royal House has announced this week that Her Majesty is diagnosed with a heart failure.

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The Palace statement said: "Her Majesty the Queen was admitted to the National Hospital today due to heart problems.”

Earlier on May 24, the Royal House released a statement which read: "Her Majesty the Queen is, following examinations at the National Hospital today, on sick leave for a week due to atrial fibrillation and heart failure. The Queen needs rest and adjustment of her medication."

This comes as The Queen's husband, King Harald, has also suffered from grave mental health issues.

On February 2026, the King was hospitalized due to infection and dehydration during a family holiday. 

Eleen Bukhari
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.
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