Norway's Queen Sonja, 87, Hospitalized After Skiing Incident and Set for Pacemaker Surgery

The monarch experienced a heart arrhythmia during a ski trip but is recovering well and preparing for a scheduled procedure later this week.

Queen Sonja of Norway was hospitalized on January 11 after experiencing a flare-up of her atrial fibrillation while skiing.
The 87-year-old monarch was discharged the following day after her heart rate returned to normal and is reported to be in good spirits.
The Norwegian royal court announced that Queen Sonja will undergo a scheduled pacemaker surgery later this week to address her heart condition.
Atrial fibrillation, the condition affecting the queen, is characterized by irregular electrical impulses in the heart, leading to an abnormal pulse rate.
Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre extended his well-wishes for the queen's recovery, and her upcoming schedule has been cleared to allow for rest.