King Harald of Norway is 89. He is very unwell. He is in hospital with a blood infection. His condition has grown worse. The king stays in hospital. His heir is keeping vigil 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 presently at the hospital.
Norwegians have been laying flowers outside the palace. They place flowers at the palace. Worry grows for the king's health. The royal family has gathered at the hospital. The presence of the royal family at the hospital shows how grave the situation has turned.