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Norwegian Palace Confirms Pneumonia as Princess Astrid, 94, Recovers in Hospital

The update eases concern raised by tabloid photos of the king and queen visiting the hospital.

Overview

  • Princess Astrid, who was admitted to Oslo’s Rikshospitalet on Friday, is being treated for pneumonia.
  • The Royal Court said she is on the mend, offering the first official detail after initial silence.
  • King Harald and Queen Sonja visited her at the hospital, according to photos published by Se og Hør.
  • She skipped parts of the Belgian state visit after the court said she needed rest following a short illness.
  • Recent health issues for the royals have heightened scrutiny, including the king’s brief hospitalization in February during a trip to Tenerife.