King Harald of Norway is 89. He is seriously ill. He is in hospital with a blood infection. His condition has deteriorated. The king remains 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 reunited with the family there. She is now at the hospital.
Norwegians have been leaving flowers outside the palace. They leave flowers at the palace. Concern grows for the king's wellbeing. The royal family has assembled at the hospital. The presence of the royal family at the hospital reflects how serious the situation has turned.