Norway's 89-year-old King Harald will be released from a Spanish hospital Thursday after being treated for a leg infection and dehydration. The monarch fell ill during a private vacation on the island of Tenerife and will remain there to continue his recovery.
Norway’s 89-year-old monarch, King Harald, is scheduled to leave a Spanish hospital on Thursday following treatment for health complications that arose during his vacation, according to an announcement from the royal palace.
The elderly king, who holds the distinction of being Europe’s oldest reigning head of state, was hospitalized Tuesday on the island of Tenerife after developing a leg infection and becoming dehydrated during his private getaway.
According to palace officials, King Harald and Queen Sonja plan to extend their personal visit to Tenerife, with no timeline established for their return to Norway.
The monarch’s personal doctor will stay on the Spanish island for several additional days to keep watch over the king’s condition, the palace statement indicated.
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