Overview

• 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.