King Harald of Norway is 89. He is seriously ill. He is in hospital with a blood infection. His health has grown worse. The king stays in hospital. His heir is holding vigil at the bedside. The heir remains close. A princess who had been studying in Sydney has returned. She has joined the family there. She is presently 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 gathered at the hospital. The gathering of the royal family at the hospital reflects how grave the situation has turned.