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King Harald of Norway in hospital after being taken ill on holiday

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27th February 2024

The King of Norway has been taken to hospital during a holiday in Malaysia.

King Harald is being treated for an infection.

The Royal Court said His Majesty was doing well.

He is under the care of Malaysian and Norwegian doctors.

No further details were given.

King Harald recently celebrated his 87th birthday.

In recent days, he has hosted a major State Visit to Norway by the President of Tanzania.

As is usual, during his break, his son and heir, Crown Prince Haakon, is acting as regent.

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.