Norwegian King Harald V Transferred to Hospital in Spain After Contracting Infection
Harald V, the King of Norway, was admitted to a hospital in the Spanish island of Tenerife after contracting a sudden infection while on a private holiday there, according to the Norwegian royal palace announced yesterday, Tuesday.
The statement clarified that the king, who recently celebrated his eighty-ninth birthday, is under medical supervision, confirming that "his condition is satisfactory given the circumstances," in a reassuring note about the stability of his health despite being transferred to the hospital.
King Harald V has ruled Norway for nearly 35 years, having ascended to the throne in 1991 following the death of his father, King Olav V, after becoming the crown prince in 1957 following the death of his grandfather, King Haakon VII.
Throughout his reign, the Norwegian monarch has faced several significant health challenges; he underwent surgery in 2003 after being diagnosed with bladder cancer, then had another surgery in 2005 due to heart valve issues, before having the valve replaced in a new operation in 2020.
He also suffered from respiratory issues in the same year and underwent knee surgery in 2021.
Norwegians are awaiting updates on the health condition of their veteran king, who is considered one of the longest-serving monarchs in Europe, amid official assurances that his current condition is stable and he is receiving the necessary care in Spain.
