King admitted in hospital: Royal family issues statement
Amid ongoing tensions faced by the royals, the monarch was rushed to the hospital for a health scare as he had been abroad with his wife.
The Royal House of Norway shared an update on Tuesday, after King Harald, who had celebrated his 89th birthday days prior, was admitted for a worrying infection.
“His Majesty the King (Harald V) was admitted this evening to Hospital Universitario Hospiten Sur in Tenerife,” the statement read. “The King is being treated for an infection and dehydration, and his condition is, under the circumstances, good.”
The Palace also confirmed that the personal physician of the monarch was travelling to the island, where he and Queen Sonja were staying. Meanwhile, the Queen is in “good condition”.