Norwegian king has pacemaker implanted after illness in Malaysia
Palace says King Harald had implant due to low heart rate after being admitted to hospital during holiday
Norway’s King Harald V has had a temporary pacemaker implanted at a hospital in Malaysia after he became ill while on holiday there, the royal household said.
“The pacemaker was implanted due to a low heart rate. The decision was made earlier today, and the procedure was successful,” the palace said, adding that the king was doing well but still required rest.