King Harald V of Norway Undergoes Successful Pacemaker Implantation

The 87-year-old monarch received a permanent pacemaker following a recent infection, and will remain hospitalized for a few days.

King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest monarch, received a permanent pacemaker on Tuesday at Oslo's university hospital, Rikshospitalet.
The procedure was necessitated by a low heart rate following an infection Harald contracted while on holiday in Malaysia.
The operation was successful, and King Harald is reported to be doing well, with plans to remain in the hospital for a few days.
Crown Prince Haakon will continue to assume his father's duties as the monarch recovers.
King Harald has been in frail health in recent years but has repeatedly stated he has no plans to abdicate.