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Palace: Princess Astrid Receiving Good Care, Thanks Public

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Context piece
  • Princess Astrid, 94, is receiving good care from healthcare professionals and others assisting her.
  • She wishes to thank everyone for their warm greetings and concern.
  • The princess was previously hospitalized for heart failure and received a temporary pacemaker.

Princess Astrid, 94, is receiving comprehensive care from healthcare personnel and support staff, according to a statement from the Royal Palace. The princess conveyed her gratitude for the numerous warm messages and expressions of concern she has received. She is reportedly getting good help and follow-up care.

While the Palace did not provide specific details about her current health condition, they assured that she is well-supported. Princess Astrid was hospitalized before Norway's Constitution Day celebrations due to heart failure. At that time, the Palace announced she had undergone surgery to have a temporary pacemaker implanted and was expected to remain at the National Hospital for some time.

Media outlets have been seeking updates on the princess's health since the initial announcement. The Royal Palace's latest communication aims to address these inquiries by confirming her well-being and expressing her personal thanks to the public.

Princess Astrid wishes to thank everyone for all the warm greetings she has received, and all the concern she is experiencing. She conveys that she is receiving good help and follow-up from both healthcare professionals and others who are assisting her.

โ€” Simen Lรธvberg SundThe communication advisor for the Royal Palace relayed Princess Astrid's message to VG.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.