The monarch, who has been on the throne for the past 31 years, has manifested multiple health problems in recent years: Covid, knee surgery in 2021 and respiratory problems the year before.
THE King Harald V of Norway85 years old, was introduced today at hospital for exams due to feverthe Palace announced.
The monarch, who has been on the throne for the past 31 years, has manifested multiple health problems in recent years: Covid, knee surgery in 2021 and respiratory problems the year before.
His condition is “stable”, according to a brief statement from the Palace.
The king, whose duties are mostly symbolic, also had surgery in 2003 for bladder cancer, then another operation in 2005 for heart valve problems, which was replaced in another operation in 2020.
A keen athlete and eminent sailor, Harald V who specifically took part in the sailing world championships last week, refuses to give up.
Grandson of Haakon VII, Harald V was first in the line of succession to the Norwegian throne. After the death of his father Olaf V, he succeeded him to the throne on 17 January 1991.
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