Queen Sonja Discharged as Danish Queen Readmitted

Queen Sonja of Norway has been discharged from a hospital in Oslo after receiving treatment for heart failure, her husband King Harald confirmed. The 88-year-old queen had been admitted for examinations and observation related to a pre-existing condition of heart fibrillation.

The Norwegian Royal House announced the queen's hospitalization earlier this week, stating she required rest and adjustment of her medication. She had previously been fitted with a pacemaker in January 2025 after experiencing an irregular heartbeat. King Harald told reporters that his wife was feeling much better and was on her way home from the hospital.

The update on Queen Sonja's health comes amid serious concerns for another member of the Norwegian royal family. Crown Prince Haakon recently stated that his wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is seriously ill and her condition has deteriorated significantly. The 52-year-old crown princess was diagnosed with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis in 2018 and now uses supplemental oxygen daily. The palace has confirmed she is on a waiting list for a lung transplant. King Harald separately expressed his sadness over his daughter-in-law's declining health.