The King and Queen of Norway Are in Quarantine
King Harald V and Queen Sonja have announced that they are in home quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The royals' decision is also in accordance with the Norwegian government's new measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
They are currently showing no symptoms of coronavirus.
King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway are currently in quarantine after their visit to Jordan.
The Royal Palace made the announcement last Thursday after the Norwegian government mandated a 14-day quarantine for anyone returning from another country in an effort to stem the rise of COVID-19 cases. Harald and Sonja are not experiencing any symptoms of the new coronavirus.
"We find ourselves in a situation that is unreal, alien and frightening for all of us," Harald said in an address, according to Life in Norway. "We do not recognize our everyday life or the world around us. And yet we are only standing at the beginning of something we do not fully know the consequences of."
"Uncertainty makes us vulnerable," he continued. "The seriousness makes us anxious. The new everyday life can give us a feeling of powerlessness. Norway is affected along with the rest of the world. Now our most important task is to try to slow down the dramatic development, by following the orders given by the authorities.
"We can be grateful that we have political leaders and professional authorities with the courage and knowledge to deal with the situation with honesty and realism. Norway is known as a society based on trust."
Other royal families are also taking safety precautions. Last week, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, and Duchess Camilla announced that they would cancel upcoming royal travel engagements due to growing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
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