King Harald of Norway Hospitalized in Tenerife

Norway's King Harald is receiving treatment for an infection and dehydration in Tenerife, Canary Islands, with his doctors having arrived at the hospital.

25 Feb, 15:01 — 25 Feb, 16:09

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Why this matters

King Harald, as Norway's monarch, is a significant national figure and symbol of stability. His advanced age of 89 makes any hospitalization a matter of national concern, prompting public interest in his health and the future of the monarchy.

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 5 sources cover this story

News outlets report on King Harald of Norway's hospitalization in Tenerife at age 89 due to an infection. While most sources agree on the core facts, there are notable differences in framing regarding the severity of his condition, the broader context of the royal family, and public sentiment.

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SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyTone

aftonbladetcenter-leftleftanalyticalDetails specific medical conditions

helsingin-sanomatcentercenter-leftcautiousFocuses on official court statement

vgcentercenterneutralHighlights public sympathy and concern

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage presents a mix of political leanings, with some outlets focusing on official statements or medical details, while others incorporate broader royal family issues or public sentiment.

What sources agree on

King Harald of Norway is hospitalized.
He is hospitalized in Tenerife.
He is 89 years old.
He is suffering from an infection.

Where they diverge

The overall context and severity of King Harald's hospitalization.

helsingin-sanomat

Presents the situation as stable, emphasizing the court's statement that his condition is good.

berlingskeaftonbladet

Highlights the seriousness of the situation, with Berlingske noting the gravity for someone of his age with an infection, and Aftonbladet detailing specific ailments (infection and dehydration).

svenska-dagbladet

Places the hospitalization within a broader context of ongoing "scandals" and "crisis" surrounding the Norwegian royal house.

Focuses on the public's emotional response, emphasizing widespread sympathy and concern among Norwegians.

Key claims2 agreed · 1 disputed · 3 unverified

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King Harald of Norway is 89 years old.

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King Harald was hospitalized on Tuesday.

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Coverage gaps

The King's suffering from dehydration and his doctor's arrival at the hospital.

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Broader royal family scandals and public concern.

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Perspective Analysis

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

aftonbladet

Kung Haralds läkare har anlänt till sjukhuset

Center

helsingin-sanomat

Norja | Kuningas Haraldin sairaalahoito Teneriffalla jatkuu useamman päivän

svenska-dagbladet

Kungen kvar på sjukhus – mitt under krisen

Kongen er innlagt: - Tror mange nordmenn har veldig mye medfølelse

Right-leaning

berlingske

Kong Harald forbliver indlagt med infektion

Key entities

King HaraldMonarch of Norway, hospitalized Norwegian Royal HouseSource of official statements TenerifeLocation of hospitalization

Coverage Timeline

First report: aftonbladet · 25 Feb, 15:01|Full coverage: All 5 sources within 1h|Window: 1h

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aftonbladet25 Feb, 15:01First to report

Norja | Kuningas Haraldin sairaalahoito Teneriffalla jatkuu useamman päivän

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helsingin-sanomat22m ago

Norja | Kuningas Haraldin sairaalahoito Teneriffalla jatkuu useamman päivän

89-vuotias Norjan kuningas joutui sairaalahoitoon Teneriffalla tiistaina. Hänen tilansa on kuitenkin hyvä, hovi tiedottaa.

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svenska-dagbladet23m ago

Kungen kvar på sjukhus – mitt under krisen

Skandalerna kring det norska kungahuset avlöser varandra. Samtidigt vårdas kung Harald, 89, på sjukhus i Spanien. ”Det är många som är bekymrade här i Norge”, säger hovexperten Ole Jørgen Schulsrud-Hansen.

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vg43m ago