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Norway's King Harald taken to hospital in Spain

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Posted on February 24, 2026

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OSLO, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Norway's King Harald is in hospital on the Spanish island of Tenerife suffering from an infection and dehydration, the royal palace said in a statement on Tuesday. The 89-year

Norway’s King Harald Hospitalized in Tenerife for Infection, Dehydration

What the Palace Said

King Harald’s Hospitalization in Tenerife

OSLO, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Norway's King Harald is in hospital on the Spanish island of Tenerife suffering from an infection and dehydration, the royal palace said in a statement on Tuesday.

Monarch’s Age and Role

The 89-year-old monarch has been Norway's ceremonial head of state since 1991.

Reporting and Credits

(Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Nerijus Adomaitis)

Key Takeaways

  • Norway's King Harald, 89, has been hospitalised in Tenerife, Spain.
  • The royal palace said he is suffering from an infection and dehydration.
  • He is Norway's ceremonial head of state and has served since 1991.
  • The update was issued in an official palace statement on Tuesday.
  • No additional details on treatment or timeline were provided.

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Norway's King Harald has been hospitalised in Tenerife, Spain, due to an infection and dehydration, according to a statement from the royal palace.
How old is King Harald and what is his role?
He is 89 years old and serves as Norway's ceremonial head of state, a position he has held since 1991.
Where is he being treated and what caused the hospitalisation?
He is being treated on the Spanish island of Tenerife. The palace cited an infection and dehydration as the reasons for his hospitalisation.

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