Norway’s King Harald V in hospital with fever

Harald’s duties as Norway’s head of state are ceremonial, and he holds no political power

King Harald V of Norway (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Norway’s 85-year-old King Harald V has been admitted to hospital for an examination relating to fever, the palace has said.

“His Majesty The King was admitted to Rikshospitalet today for investigation for fever,” the royal household said, adding that the monarch’s condition is stable.