queensonjas:KING HARALD V TO UNDERGO HEART SURGERY8 October 2020: The Royal Court announced that Kin
queensonjas:KING HARALD V TO UNDERGO HEART SURGERY8 October 2020: The Royal Court announced that King Harald would undergo heart surgery on October 9 in order to replace an artificial mitral valve.In 2005, King Harald underwent open heart surgery to replace a leaking aortic valve with an artificial valve created from biological material. The lifespan of these artificial valves is 10-15 years, so repeated surgery is not uncommon. This surgery will be done under local anesthesia through the groin at the Rikshospitalet’s Heart and Lung Clinic.Crown Prince Haakon will continue to act as regent. He will be the sole royal representative at the celebration of the Norwegian Lutheran Church’s new presidency and church council in Trondheim on Sunday. Queen Sonja’s engagements have been canceled until further notice. -- source link