Haakon of Norway Breaks Silence After His Mother's Admission: 'There Are Reasons to…'

Prince Haakon of Norway is on an official visit to Poland, where he will tour the cities of Gdansk and Warsaw. However, his schedule has been marked by a family incident of great concern.

His mother, Queen Sonja of Norway, was urgently admitted last weekend and airlifted to the National Hospital. Although the sovereign has already been discharged, she has been forced to cancel all official commitments.

Haakon of Norway Breaks Silence After His Mother's Admission

During his visit to Gdansk, Haakon shared information with the media about his mother's situation. In statements offered to the Norwegian media NRK, the crown prince explained how the queen is doing after the incident.

"She feels a little better now, but I don't like something like this happening," he stated visibly concerned. The prince, who has been aware of everything that happened, also explained the reasons why the situation has caused him distress.

"I think there are reasons to be concerned when deciding to airlift her to the National Hospital," he stated. Despite this, Haakon highlighted the quality of the treatment received. "She received very good care there, and they are incredibly skilled," he commented.

Haakon of Norway Has Wanted to Reassure the Public

Fortunately, the situation is not as serious as initially feared. According to Haakon, Queen Sonja underwent several medical tests, and the results were positive. "Fortunately, none of the tests conducted show anything serious," he stated with relief.

This has reassured the royal family and the citizens who were following the queen's health status with concern. Although Sonja of Norway has already been discharged, doctors have recommended that she take the whole week to rest and recover.

This has forced the cancellation or postponement of several of her official commitments. However, the queen is expected to return to public life next Tuesday, April 29.

This episode has highlighted how fragile health can be within the royal family. Showing that, despite their official commitments, members of royalty must also face personal circumstances that demand their attention and care.