King Harald V of Norway Hospitalized in Tenerife

King Harald V of Norway, 89, was admitted to Hospital Universitario Hospiten Sur in Tenerife, Spain, on Tuesday due to an infection and dehydration, according to a statement from the Royal House of Norway Tatler. The monarch was on a private winter vacation with his wife, Queen Sonja, 88, at the time.

Condition and Treatment

The Royal House stated that the King’s condition is “good, under the circumstances” The Sun. He is currently being treated for the infection and dehydration at the private clinic located in the tourist municipality of Arona.

Previous Hospitalization and Medical History

This is not the first time King Harald V has been hospitalized for infection while on vacation. In 2024, he was hospitalized in Malaysia due to an infection and received a temporary pacemaker The Sun. He was later transferred to Norway and received a permanent pacemaker.

Reactions and Updates

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre expressed his well wishes, stating, “I wish our king a speedy recovery,” to public broadcaster NRK during an official visit to Ukraine MSN. The King’s personal physician is traveling to Tenerife to assist local health services.

About King Harald V and Queen Sonja

King Harald V has served as Norway’s ceremonial head of state since 1991 Wikipedia. Queen Sonja, born Sonja Haraldsen on July 4, 1937, is Norway’s first queen consort since Queen Maud, the wife of King Haakon VII, who died in 1938 Wikipedia. The couple has two children: Princess Märtha Louise and Crown Prince Haakon.