“Personal doctor is here’: Crown Prince Haakon comments on King Harald’s health. “The king has had infections several times in the past and was then immediately taken to the national hospital and treated with antibiotics,” explains royal expert Trond Norén Isaksen.
Queen Sonja (86) does not leave his side, as head of communications Guri Varpe confirms. It is not yet clear when King HarALD, who will not hand over the scepter to Haak on the occasion of his 87th birthday, will be able to travel home.