King Harald of Norway is 89. He is very unwell. He is in hospital with a blood infection. His condition has worsened. The king remains in hospital. His heir is keeping vigil at the bedside. The heir stays nearby. 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 put flowers at the palace. Concern grows for the king's health. The royal family has gathered at the hospital. The presence of the royal family at the hospital makes clear how serious the situation has turned.