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His Majesty The King has today been discharged from Rikshospitalet and is doing well. The King is on sick leave until Monday, 8 April, for rest and recuperation.
His Majesty The King received this morning a permanent pacemaker. The procedure was successful, and His Majesty is doing well. His Majesty will remain in hospital for a few more days.
His Majesty The King will this morning have a permanent pacemaker implanted. The procedure will take place at the hospital Rikshospitalet. After this, His Majesty will remain in hospital for a few days.
His Majesty The King´s health is steadily improving, and his general condition is satisfactory. The treating physicians are content with the progress.
His Majesty The King, as informed in recent days, has been suffering from an infection and low heart rate, requiring hospitalization and medical transportation home.
His Majesty The King arrived in Norway this evening. The transportation went well, and His Majesty’s health is improving.
His Majesty The King will soon be on his way to Langkawi Airport for medical transportation. Her Majesty The Queen will accompany His Majesty.
His Majesty The King had a temporary pacemaker implanted today at Hospital Sultanah Maliha in Langkawi.
His Majesty The King´s health is still improving. His Majesty will remain at the hospital for a few more days for treatment and rest before returning home to Norway.
His Majesty The King's personal physician reports that His Majesty is improving. King Harald is still undergoing treatment at the hospital.
His Majesty The King's personal physician is in Langkawi and confirms that the King is improving from his infection. His Majesty is well taken care of at the hospital and is receiving good treatment.
Message of condolence from His Majesty King Harald to the people of Syria.
Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit will be in London on an official visit on 1 and 2 March 2023.
Their Majesties King Harald and Queen Sonja will attend the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London on 19 September 2022 at 1100hrs BST.
Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the official visit to the UK by Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit planned for next week will not take place.
Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra's 18th birthday is celebrated 16 and 17 June 2022.
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been diagnosed with a chronic pulmonary disease that may at times limit her ability to carry out her official programme.