Denmark's Queen Margrethe Hospitalized, Will Miss King Harald's Funeral
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been admitted to Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen because of a blood clot in her hip and mild dehydration, causing her to miss King Harald's funeral in Oslo.
The Danish monarchy confirmed that Queen Margrethe was admitted to Copenhagen's Rigshospitalet due to a blood clot in her hip and a case of mild dehydration. Medical staff are overseeing her care and expect to assess her recovery before discharge. Because of the hospitalization, the queen will not travel to Oslo for the funeral of King Harald, which is set for next Wednesday. The royal family expressed regret over her inability to attend the ceremony. No further details about the length of her stay or additional health issues were provided.
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