King Harald V.Photo: Marcelo Hernandez/Getty
King Harald Vof Norway is being treated in the hospital for an infection contracted on vacation in Malaysia.
The 87-year-old monarch was admitted to hospital after falling ill during a private trip to the Southeast Asian country, the Norwegian royal householdconfirmed in a statementTuesday.
Royal officials added that the King’s sonCrown Prince Haakonwill carry out his engagements at home following his hospital care.
“His Majesty the King has fallen ill during his holiday stay in Malaysia, and is hospitalized there, with an infection. The king receives good care from both Malaysian and Norwegian medical personnel,” the royal household said in the statement.
King Harald has been hospitalized for an infection in Malaysia.Rune Hellestad - Corbis/Getty
Rune Hellestad - Corbis/Getty
On Wednesday, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre shared he was “sad” to hear the latest health update about Harald and wished him a “speedy recovery,” according to Norwegian news agency NTB, perABC News.
His trip to Malaysia comes a week after celebrating his 87th birthday.
Royal officials confirmed the health update of Harald (pictured with Crown Prince Haakon) Tuesday.Rune Hellestad - Corbis/Getty
Despite his health troubles, the monarch gave reassurance last month of his intentions not to abdicate the throne.
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Harald acceded the throne in Jan. 1991 at the age of 53. In January 2022, he underwent a leg operation and two months later tested positive for COVID-19, before beinghospitalized again in August of that yearfor another infection.
In 2003, Harald underwent surgery for bladder cancer and had another operation for heart valve problems in 2005.
source: people.com
