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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-25T18:45:49.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nThe Royal House of Norway has provided an update on King Harald V's health after the monarch was rushed to hospital in Spain.\n\nThe King's physician, Bjorn Bendz, was confirmed to visit and check up on His Majesty, who celebrated his 89th birthday four days ago.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nMr Bendz said: \"The King's general condition is good, and he is responding well to treatment.\n\n\"The infection stems from a skin infection in one of his legs. The King will remain in the hospital for a few more days for observation and further treatment.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"When people in their 90s are admitted with an infection, it is serious.\n\n\"It is important that we have a good overview and control of his health condition before the King is discharged -even though the condition is stable now.\"\n\nAnother update is scheduled to be provided tomorrow afternoon.\n\nThe news comes after the Royal House of Norway announced King Harald had been hospitalised in Spain.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * MPs agree to release files relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as UK trade envoy\n  * Andrew's siblings put on united front as King and Anne step out together\n  * Woman claims 'Royal Family bank cheque was used to pay for naked massage she gave Andrew'\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nYesterday they wrote: \"His Majesty the King (Harald V) was admitted this evening to Hospital Universitario Hospiten Sur in Tenerife.\n\n\"The King is being treated for an infection and dehydration, and his condition is, under the circumstances, good.\"\n\nLast week, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor handed back the Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav to Norway's Royal House.\n\nThe Norwegian Palace confirmed he is no longer recorded as holding the prestigious honour.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has chosen to return his order,\" a Palace spokesman in Oslo stated.\n\nThe decision came on the same day the late Queen Elizabeth II's second son was taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office.\n\nNorwegian royal officials declined to explain the reasons behind the return, citing confidentiality protocols surrounding such awards.\n\nKing Olav bestowed the distinction upon Andrew in 1988, during a period when the British and Norwegian royal households enjoyed particularly warm relations.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe Order of St. Olav stands as Norway's highest civilian honour, awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service.\n\nKing Olav V, who occupied the Norwegian throne until 1991, met with Queen Elizabeth II on multiple occasions throughout their respective reigns.\n\nThe Norwegian monarch had strong personal ties to Britain, having resided in England during the Second World War and being a cousin to the British Royal Family, which led to frequent visits to the United Kingdom.\n\nKing Harald V succeeded his father on January 17, 1991.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Norway provides health update on King Harald's 'serious' infection after monarch rushed to hospital"
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