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King Harald of Norway taken to Tenerife hospital after falling ill on holiday

Norway's King Harald has been taken to hospital after falling ill during a trip to the Canary Islands.

The 89-year-old, who is the oldest living monarch in Europe, was on holiday in Tenerife with his wife Queen Sonja when he became unwell.

The king, who celebrated his birthday on Saturday, was taken to hospital on Tuesday evening suffering from an infection and dehydration.

A spokesperson for Norway's Royal Palace said the monarch, who has been the country's ceremonial head of ‌state since 1991, was in a good condition.

Norwegian Prime Minister ‌Jonas Gahr Stoere told public broadcaster NRK: "I wish our king a speedy recovery."

An update on the king's health is expected to be issued on Wednesday after he is assessed by his personal doctor.

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King Harald was hospitalised ​in 2024 for an infection ⁠while on holiday in Malaysia, and received a temporary pacemaker at ⁠a hospital there.

He was ​later transferred to Norway, where ​a permanent device was implanted.

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