Title: Norwegian Crown Prince Updates on Father's Condition

Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon indicated that "King Harald seems to be feeling better this Wednesday after being hospitalized in Malaysia due to an infection earlier this week." In a press interview, he stated, "I spoke with my mother and father this morning... his health seems to have improved somewhat," clarifying that "the king is receiving good care from Malaysian and Norwegian doctors and specialists." Haakon is taking on his father's responsibilities in his absence, including the weekly meetings with the Prime Minister and government scheduled for Friday. King Harald has held the ceremonial title of Head of State in Norway since 1991 and is one of the longest-serving living monarchs in Europe. He has been hospitalized multiple times due to infections over the past few years and has also undergone heart surgery.