King Harald of Norway, aged 87 and in fragile health, was hospitalized in Malaysia during his vacation for an infection, the Norwegian Royal Palace announced on Tuesday.
“His Majesty the King fell ill during his vacation in Malaysia and was hospitalized for an infection
,” the Palace said, adding that he was
“well followed”
by Norwegian and Malaysian medical staff.
The oldest sovereign in office in Europe, King Harald, who uses crutches, has suffered increased health problems and sick leave in recent years: he notably underwent heart surgery and suffered from various respiratory and respiratory problems. infections.
At the end of January, he had to stop for several days due to a respiratory infection.
On the throne for 33 years, the king blew out his 87th candle on February 21.
At the end of January, during his first public intervention since the surprise departure to Denmark of his distant cousin, Queen Margrethe II in favor of her eldest son Frederik, he ruled out abdicating.
“I stick to what I have always said, namely that I took an oath to the Storting (the Norwegian unicameral Parliament, editor’s note) and that it lasts for life
,” he said. said.
In his absence, Crown Prince Haakon, 50, occupies the regency.