The Royal House of Norway has provided an update on King Harald V's health after the monarch was rushed to hospital in Spain.
The King's physician, Bjorn Bendz, was confirmed to visit and check up on His Majesty, who celebrated his 89th birthday four days ago.
Mr Bendz said: "The King's general condition is good, and he is responding well to treatment.
"The infection stems from a skin infection in one of his legs. The King will remain in the hospital for a few more days for observation and further treatment.
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"When people in their 90s are admitted with an infection, it is serious.
"It is important that we have a good overview and control of his health condition before the King is discharged -even though the condition is stable now."
Another update is scheduled to be provided tomorrow afternoon.
The news comes after the Royal House of Norway announced King Harald had been hospitalised in Spain.
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Yesterday they wrote: "His Majesty the King (Harald V) was admitted this evening to Hospital Universitario Hospiten Sur in Tenerife.
"The King is being treated for an infection and dehydration, and his condition is, under the circumstances, good."
Last week, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor handed back the Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav to Norway's Royal House.
The Norwegian Palace confirmed he is no longer recorded as holding the prestigious honour.
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"Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has chosen to return his order," a Palace spokesman in Oslo stated.
The decision came on the same day the late Queen Elizabeth II's second son was taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Norwegian royal officials declined to explain the reasons behind the return, citing confidentiality protocols surrounding such awards.
King Olav bestowed the distinction upon Andrew in 1988, during a period when the British and Norwegian royal households enjoyed particularly warm relations.
King Harald V succeeded his father on January 17, 1991 | REUTERSThe Order of St. Olav stands as Norway's highest civilian honour, awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service.
King Olav V, who occupied the Norwegian throne until 1991, met with Queen Elizabeth II on multiple occasions throughout their respective reigns.
The Norwegian monarch had strong personal ties to Britain, having resided in England during the Second World War and being a cousin to the British Royal Family, which led to frequent visits to the United Kingdom.
King Harald V succeeded his father on January 17, 1991.
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