The royal couple is ‘very touched’ by all the expressions of support.
Things have not been going well for Norwegian King Harald for some time now. For example, he saw his holiday in Malaysia come to an abrupt end due to an infection, for which he had to go to hospital. One emergency operation and a medical flight home later, the 87-year-old monarch is doing a bit better. Harald and Sonja now express their gratitude via social media for all the support they have received in recent days.
Disease
At the end of February, the Norske Kongehus shared bad news about King Harald: during his holiday in beautiful Malaysia, the monarch unexpectedly had to be admitted to hospital due to an infection. “The king is receiving good guidance from both Malaysian and Norwegian medical staff,” the statement said. Ultimately, Harald was fitted with a temporary pacemaker here.
Harald has now returned to his own country, where he has been admitted to hospital to continue his recovery. Yesterday, the Norwegian court shared a cautiously positive update: the infection seems to be under control, and next week the king can go under the knife again. A permanent pacemaker is then placed.
Satisfying
Of course it was quite a shock for the Norwegian royals and the rest of the population. Although Harald has been struggling with his health for some time, the situation has never seemed as serious as it does now. The Norwegians have expressed their support for the monarch and his family in all kinds of ways. After this outpouring of get-well wishes, the royal couple responded via Instagram to show their gratitude.
“We would like to thank you for all your care, help and support during the King’s illness during our holiday in Malaysia. We have felt the warmth of the Norwegian people during this time. We have been touched and strengthened by this strong commitment. I thank you all for the care you have shown us as a family.”
Medical care
The medical staff at the hospital in Malaysia can also count on a heartfelt thank you from Kongehus.
Finally, the royal couple share a small update on Harald’s situation: “The king is now being expertly cared for in the Rikshospitalet. We thank everyone who assisted us in this difficult situation with care, practical and medical assistance.”
Although the king will remain out of the picture for a while, fortunately the situation is improving. In the meantime, his son Haakon does the honors for his father as regent. Fingers crossed that Harald will be back on his feet soon!
Source: Det Norske Kongehuset | Image: NL Image
