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