King Harald of Norway is 89. He is gravely unwell. He is in hospital with a blood infection. His health has worsened. The king is still in hospital. His heir is keeping watch at the bedside. The heir stays nearby. A princess who had been studying in Sydney has headed back. She has met up with the family there. She is now at the hospital.
Norwegians have been leaving flowers outside the palace. They place flowers at the palace. Concern grows for the king's wellbeing. The royal family has come together at the hospital. The presence of the royal family at the hospital makes clear how grave the situation has become.