King Harald of Norway has developed cold symptoms just hours after it was confirmed he had come into contact with someone who later tested positive for coronavirus.
King Harald, who turns 85 next month, is now on sick leave. In a brief statement, the Royal Court said he would be away from his duties for the ”next few days” while tests and examinations are carried out.
Just hours before the statement, issued on January 28th 2022, it was confirmed that the Norwegian Foreign Minister, Anniken Huitfeldt, had tested positive for Covid soon after a meeting with King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon. The minister had tested negative before the meeting but tested again soon after leaving the gathering after developing a headache. The second test was positive.
Crown Prince Haakon has since tested negative for Covid and will act as Regent. He will participate in a cabinet meeting that King Harald was due to attend.
