US EditionKing of Norway has pacemaker fitted after falling ill on holiday
- A pacemaker was successfully implanted in Europe's oldest reigning monarch after a low heart rate diagnosis.
- The king is recovering well and will return home soon with additional precautions, guided by his personal physician.
- Official arrangements through the Norwegian Armed Forces are being made for the king's transport back home.
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Crown Prince Haakon is in charge of the king's duties during the king's sick leave.
Plane believed to be carrying Norway's king departs Malaysia, a day after he received a pacemaker in a hospital
Plane believed to be carrying Norway's king departs Malaysia, a day after he received a pacemaker in a hospital March 2, 2024 Plane believed to be carrying Norway's king departs Malaysia, a day after he received a pacemaker in a hospital.
Norwegian King Harald (87) received a temporary pacemaker in Malaysia. The decision was made this morning and the operation was successful, according to the palace on Saturday. The reason was the low heart rate of the monarch. The king is doing well but needs rest. As reported, the king fell ill with an infection during a private vacation in Malaysia and was admitted to the hospital (see video above). On Friday, a plane landed that should bring …
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