Norway’s King Harald to be discharged from hospital in Spain

Norway’s King Harald, 89, who fell ill while on holiday in Spain, will be discharged from hospital on Thursday, the royal palace said in a statement. (AFP/File)
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Updated 26 February 2026
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Norway’s King Harald to be discharged from hospital in Spain

  • Europe’s oldest ⁠head of state was ⁠taken to hospital on Tuesday
  • The king’s personal physician will remain in Tenerife

OSLO: Norway’s King Harald, 89, who fell ill while on holiday in Spain, will be discharged from hospital on Thursday, the royal palace said in a statement.
Europe’s oldest ⁠head of state was ⁠taken to hospital on Tuesday on the Spanish island of Tenerife, where he was on ⁠a private holiday, suffering from a skin infection on his leg as well as dehydration.
King Harald and his wife, Queen Sonja, will continue their private stay in Tenerife, and no decision ⁠has ⁠yet been made on when they will return home, the palace said.
The king’s personal physician will remain in Tenerife for a few days to monitor developments, it added.