King Harald of Norway, the oldest monarch in Europe at 89 years old, has been admitted to a hospital in Tenerife due to an infection and dehydration, as confirmed by the Royal Palace. He was on private holiday with his wife, Queen Sonja, at the time of the incident. The palace has stated that the king is in good condition following his hospitalization.

In a recent public event, the Norwegian Royal House shared an image celebrating King Harald's birthday, which featured him alongside his heir, Crown Prince Haakon, and his granddaughter, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, who is second in line to the throne. The current conditions surrounding the royal family are notably tumultuous, exacerbated by the controversy related to Crown Prince Haakon's wife, Princess Mette-Marit, and her past association with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Additionally, Crown Prince Haakon's eldest son, Marius Borg Høiby, is facing legal challenges with multiple charges of rape.

A recent survey conducted by Norway's public broadcaster NRK indicates that support for the Norwegian monarchy is at an all-time low, with only 60% of respondents expressing support for the institution. This decline in public support coincides with the political and social controversies enveloping the royal family, raising questions about the future of the monarchy in Norway amidst these challenges.