December 21, 2022 - 14:07 GMT Phoebe Tatham King Harald V of Norway has been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment for an infection on Monday.The Norwegian monarch, 85, left Oslo's Rikshospitalet on Wednesday and is thought to be in a stable condition.Loading the player... News of the King's health condition comes after the monarch received a dose of antibiotics for his infection.
At the time, the palace released a statement which read:"The monarch, 85, is in stable condition at Oslo's Rikshospitalet. The King has been diagnosed with an infection which must be treated with intravenous antibiotics and will therefore remain at Rikshospitalet for a few days."This isn't the first time the monarch has been admitted to hospital over the past 12 months. Back in January, King Harald underwent a leg operation before contracting Covid-19 in March.
At the time, a statement from the Royal House read:"His Majesty the King has been diagnosed with an infection which must be treated with intravenous antibiotics, and will therefore remain at Rikshospitalet for a few days. The condition is stable."Back in 2003 the monarch underwent surgery for bladder cancer and in 2005, Harald had an operation for a heart valve problem.
The King's health update comes after the royal took part in a series of engagements throughout December. Earlier this month, he attended the Nobel Peace Prize Banquet at Oslo's Grand Hotel on 10 December.On 12 December, he inaugurated the Double-Track Express train line between Oslo and Ski, and on 13 December, King Harald attended a pre-Christmas church service at Oslo Cathedral.
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