Haakon gives the all-clear

Norwegian King Harald on the road to recovery

According to his son, Crown Prince Haakon (50), the Norwegian King Harald V (87) is still in hospital in Malaysia. During a telephone conversation, his father appeared to be in a slightly better condition and was in good spirits, Haakon told reporters in Finse, Norway, on Wednesday. 

The royal house announced that the king was on the road to recovery from his infection. Harald's personal physician had arrived at the hospital in Malaysia and had a similar impression of the King's condition.

A few more days in hospital
Harald will probably remain in hospital for a few more days to recover. It is still uncertain when he will be able to return home, said Haakon.

The king fell ill during a vacation trip to Malaysia and was taken to hospital there. This was announced by the Norwegian royal family on Tuesday.

Europe's oldest monarch has been struggling with his health for some time. Most recently, he had a respiratory infection in winter.