Norway: The king and queen will return home from vacation today

The Norwegian Royal Court announced today that the king and queen will return home from their vacation today. Their Majesties hae spent the last couple of weeks or so at Tenerife in Spain. Unfortunately the king was admitted to hospital on 24 February 2026 due to an infection and dehydration. He was discharged already two days later and decided to remain at Tenerife a few more days while his treatment continued. The king's physician, Bjørn Bendz, will travel back to Oslo together with Their Majesties.

The court stated in today's announcement that the king is doing well and is epected to resume his duties next week. Crown Prince Haakon's regency will end the very minute the king lands at Gardermoen.

Norway: King Harald discharged from hospital, continues vacation

The Norwegian Royal Court announced last Thursday, 26 February 2026, that King Harald had been discharged from hospital. He had responded well to the treatment he had reeceived after being hospitalized for an infection and dehydration.

The court followed up with an update on Monday 2 March, informing that the king's health had continued to improve and that he would continue his private stay at Tenerife.

Crown Prince Haakon will in the meantime serve as Regent. As far as I remember, the king originally had duties today, but the list of official engagements was changed. The Crown Prince Regent will preside over the Council of State on Friday 6 March, but is in the list referred to as Crown Prince only on 9 March 2026, which would mean, if nothing is changed in the meantime, that the king is expected to return to Norway during the coming weekend.

Norway: King Harald admitted to hospital

King Harald, who is on vacation at Tenerife with the queen, was yesterday admitted to hospital for an infection and dehydration. His condition was considered as good considering the circumstances.The king's physician, Bjørn Bendz, flew in from Oslo today. In today's press statement we were told that the situation is stable and the king is responding well to the treatment, but is expected to remain in hospital a few days for observation and further treatment. A new press bulletin is expected on Thursday evening.