Norway’s King Harald V in Tenerife Hospital With Leg Infection as Doctors Report Improvement

Overview

• Palace officials said the 89-year-old monarch was admitted during a private stay for an infection and dehydration, with his condition described as satisfactory.
• Bjørn Bendz, the king’s personal physician, reported a skin infection on one leg and said the patient is responding well to treatment.
• Doctors expect several more days of hospitalization for observation and continued care, with the royal physician now on site in Spain.
• The Norwegian government had considered repatriating the king, according to local reporting, reflecting the seriousness of the health alert.
• The health episode coincides with damaging scrutiny of the royal family, as an NRK poll shows support for the monarchy down to 60% while the king’s personal rating stands at 9.2 out of 10.