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Norway's King Harald Hospitalized Amid Royal Scandals
25 Feb
Summary
- King Harald, 89, hospitalized in Tenerife for infection and dehydration.
- Monarchy faces scandals, including daughter-in-law's Epstein links.
- Royal family's popularity plummets to historic low, poll shows.
Norway's King Harald V, Europe's oldest sovereign at 89, has been hospitalized on the island of Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. He was admitted to Hospital Universitario Hospiten Sur due to an infection and dehydration while on a private holiday.
His condition is described as satisfactory by the Royal Palace. The King's personal doctor is en route to Tenerife to provide support. This health concern arises as the Norwegian monarchy navigates multiple scandals.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, married to Harald's son Crown Prince Haakon, has been linked to Jeffrey Epstein through documents indicating a close association with the deceased sex offender. Furthermore, Mette-Marit's son from a previous relationship, Marius Borg Hoiby, is currently on trial in Oslo facing 38 charges, including rape and assault.
These controversies have impacted the popularity of the royal family, with a recent poll revealing public support has dropped to its lowest point ever, standing at 60%. Despite the scandals, King Harald himself continues to be a unifying and popular figure among the Norwegian populace.
