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Concern For King Harald: He Is In Hospital In Malaysia

King Harald of Norway was hospitalized during his vacation in Malaysia. The palace confirmed that the King is battling an infection.

King Harald of Norway is in hospital
He was on vacation in Malaysia
Now he has to be treated there

King Harald of Norway (87) is experiencing a difficult start to the new year with repeated health problems. The Norwegian palace announced that the King was struggling with an infection during his vacation in Malaysia and is currently being treated in hospital.

King Harald of Norway in hospital

"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 palace announced on its official website.

This news comes shortly after King Harald went on sick leave at the end of January due to a respiratory infection. During this time, he was represented by his son, Prince Haakon (50), at official appointments. The King's renewed illness raises concerns about his health, particularly given his advanced age.