OSLO, Feb 28 – Norwegian King Harald V has been hospitalised in Malaysia due to an infection, Xinhua news agency quoted the Royal House of Norway’s statement on Tuesday.
“The King has fallen ill during his holiday in Malaysia and is hospitalised there with an infection.
“The King receives good follow-up from both Malaysian and Norwegian medical personnel,” the statement said.
The 87-year-old Harald V is on a private trip to Malaysia. His next planned work assignment is on March 8, when he will meet the Cabinet at the Royal Palace in Oslo.
Born on Feb 21, 1937, Harald V acceded to the throne of Norway in 1991.
