
King Harald V of Norway is currently receiving treatment in a hospital in Malaysia for an infection he contracted while on vacation. The 87-year-old monarch fell ill during a private trip to the Southeast Asian country, as confirmed by the Norwegian royal household in a statement released on Tuesday.
Due to his hospitalization, Crown Prince Haakon, the King's son, will be fulfilling his father's engagements back home. The royal household expressed gratitude for the care provided by both Malaysian and Norwegian medical personnel.