Norwegian Queen Sonja Hospitalized Briefly After Health Scare

The 87-year-old monarch experienced atrial fibrillation during a ski trip but has since been discharged in good health.

Queen Sonja of Norway, aged 87, was admitted to a hospital in Lillehammer over the weekend after experiencing atrial fibrillation during a ski outing.
Atrial fibrillation, a common type of heart rhythm disorder, can lead to complications such as stroke if untreated, but her condition was not deemed serious.
The Norwegian royal palace confirmed on Sunday morning that Queen Sonja had been discharged and her heart rhythm had returned to normal.
Queen Sonja and her husband, King Harald V, have both faced health challenges recently, with the king undergoing heart surgery in 2024 after a hospitalization for an infection.
The royal family frequently visits Lillehammer for skiing, and Queen Sonja is expected to take a break from official duties in the near term.