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King Haakon rushes Queen Mette-Marit to hospital hours after historic royal moment
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- King Haakon VIII formally began his reign by swearing the constitutional oath before the Norwegian Parliament, following the death of his father, King Harald V, who reigned for 35 years.
- Queen Mette-Marit was absent from the oath-taking ceremony due to complications from a lung transplant she underwent in June, necessitating her medical observation at Oslo University Hospital.
- King Haakon accompanied Queen Mette-Marit to the hospital shortly after the ceremony, highlighting ongoing concerns about her health during this challenging period for the Royal Family.
- The Royal Family is also preparing for King Harald V's funeral, scheduled for September 9, as Norway mourns the late monarch while adjusting to the new reign.
- Queen Mette-Marit's pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis in 2018 and subsequent health struggles have prevented her from attending several key events since King Harald's passing, with the Palace providing limited updates on her condition.
