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

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Posted on February 26, 2026

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TENERIFE, Spain/OSLO, Feb 26 (Reuters) - 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

Norway’s King Harald Set for Discharge from Tenerife Hospital Thursday

Health Update and Next Steps

TENERIFE, Spain/OSLO, Feb 26 (Reuters) - 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.

Condition and Treatment Details

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.

Plans to Remain in Tenerife

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.

Physician to Monitor Recovery

The king's personal physician will remain in Tenerife for a few days to monitor developments, it added.

(Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Gwladys Fouche)

Key Takeaways

  • King Harald V, 89, will be discharged from a Tenerife hospital on Thursday after treatment for a leg skin infection and dehydration.
  • The royal palace says his condition is good and improving under treatment.
  • King Harald and Queen Sonja will continue their private stay in Tenerife for now.
  • No return date to Norway has been decided yet, according to the palace.
  • The king’s personal physician will remain in Tenerife for a few days to monitor recovery.

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Norway’s King Harald, 89, is set to be discharged from a hospital in Tenerife on Thursday after treatment for a leg skin infection and dehydration, according to the royal palace.
When will King Harald be discharged?
The palace said he will be discharged on Thursday, February 26, 2026, following treatment and observation.
Where is he being treated?
He was admitted to a hospital on the Spanish island of Tenerife while on a private holiday with Queen Sonja.

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