King Harald V of Norway has actually been hospitalized with an infection while on holiday in Malaysia

STOCKHOLM (AP)– King Harald V of Norway has actually been hospitalized with an infection while on trip in Malaysia, the Norwegian royal home stated in a declaration Tuesday.

The 87-year-old king has actually had numerous diseases in current months, raising issue about the president's health. Royal authorities have actually informed Norwegian media that Crown Prince Haakon will be bring out his scheduled engagements at home.

Harald, who is on a personal journey abroad, is the earliest emperor in Europe. 2 days before his birthday recently, the palace revealed that the king would be carrying out a personal journey abroad, without defining the location or dates, according to the Norwegian news firm NTB.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated that he was “unfortunate” to become aware of the king's hospitalization and wanted him a “rapid healing,” NTB stated.