Overview

• An Aug. 19 statement from the Bureau of the Royal Household says the princess remains in a state of low blood pressure requiring continuous treatment.
• Doctors are administering medication to stabilize blood pressure, with antibiotics and medical equipment supporting kidney function and breathing.
• The medical team detected a severe bloodstream infection on Aug. 9, prompting broad‑spectrum antibiotics and drugs to raise blood pressure.
• Dialysis has been added to replace deteriorating kidney function, and her lungs and kidneys are functioning only with device support.
• She has been unconscious on life support since December 2022, with few official updates released as the king has not named a successor and media reports note renewed scrutiny of succession scenarios.