King Harald V of Norway, 85, hospitalized due to an attack of fever, was released from hospital on Monday August 8 "
in good shape
", announced the Royal Palace.
On the throne for 31 years, the sovereign was admitted to Oslo National Hospital on Thursday where he was treated with antibiotics for an infection.
“
The king is in good health
,” the Royal Palace said on Monday in a brief statement announcing his release from hospital.
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Harald V, whose functions are essentially symbolic, suffered from several health problems recently: Covid, knee surgery in 2021 and respiratory problems the previous year.
He also had surgery in 2003 for bladder cancer, then underwent another operation in 2005 for heart valve problems, which was replaced in another operation in 2020. Sporting sovereign and skipper emeritus - he has notably participated in the world sailing championships at the end of July in Geneva - he has always refused to abdicate.
Grandson of Haakon VII, first of the Norwegian royal line, he reigns over this Scandinavian country since January 17, 1991.
