Norway’s royal palace announced Tuesday that King Harald has been hospitalized during his winter holiday in Spain’s Canary Islands.
The 89-year-old monarch, who celebrated his birthday just this past Saturday, was taken to a medical facility in Tenerife Tuesday night. Palace officials stated he is receiving care for dehydration and an infection, though they did not provide specifics about the nature of the infection. According to the royal statement, Harald’s current condition is described as stable.
Palace representatives confirmed that the king’s personal doctor will make the journey to Tenerife to evaluate the situation firsthand. An official health update is expected to be released Wednesday following the physician’s assessment.
The royal couple had been enjoying their winter retreat on the Spanish island when the health issue arose. Harald has served as Norway’s reigning monarch for more than three decades, ascending to the throne in 1991.
