Saturday, 9 November 2024

Queen Paola of Belgium - Hospitalizations & Serious Health Issues

I think anytime a royal is in the hospital or having a major health event, there is public concern. I have compiled this information for the purpose of allowing the public to better understand the royal's health history.

All information I share is publicly available information that has been released by the palace. Out of respect for the royals, I don't include any rumors or anything not confirmed by the palace or royals. 

  • 2024 - November

    • Fall injuring her foot.

      • Palace confirmed fall earlier this month after leaving Paola off list of attendees at King Feast Celebrations. The fall happened at one of her homes abroad.

  • 2022- October 

    • "Not Serious" Fall

      • Palace confirmed recent fall ahead of Paola's absence at Prince Gabriel's Graduation parade as doctors have ordered her to rest.

  • 2022 - March

    • Fall & fractured Right upper arm 

      • She requires rest for 8 weeks and has canceled all engagements.

  • 2018 - September

    • Minor Stroke

  • Hospital SS Giovanni e Paolo in Italy

    • (Sept 25th-26th)

  • Sint-Lucas hospital in Belgium

    • (Sept 26th-27th)

  • 2017 - February to March 

  • Fractured Hip from fall 

    • Hospitalized at Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc

      • 3 weeks in hospital

    • Surgery 

    • will require months of rehabilitation 

  • 2016 December  - 2017 January

    • Fall and Fractured Spine

      • In hospital at Cliniques universitaires Saint Luc in Brussels (December 28th? 2016- Jan ? 2017)

      • Updated: 

        • December 28th - Palace announces fall and hospitalization. Fortunately, the injury has not caused any neurological complications. Rehab will take several months. 

  • 2015 - August

    • Diagnosed with Cardiac Arrhythmia

    • Updated: 

      • August 25th: Palace announces Paola has been order to take a period of "Total Rest" by her doctors. Does not go into detail on health condition. 

      • September 25th: Palace confirmed Queen Paola is undergoing treatment for Cardiac Arrhythmia. "Rest remains prescribed but her state of health allows travel, including abroad."

      • November 15th: Queen Paola attends King's Fest Celebrations ending her sick leave. 


  • 2013 - October

    • Surgery for a benign urological condition

      • Hospitalized at UCM Sint-Pieter in Brussels (a few days)

      • Recovery will take several weeks. 


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