King Harald of Norway is 89. He is gravely unwell. He is in hospital with a blood infection. His condition has grown worse. The king stays in hospital. His heir is keeping watch at the bedside. The heir stays close. A princess who had been studying in Sydney has come back. She has joined the family there. She is now at the hospital.
Norwegians have been laying flowers outside the palace. They place flowers at the palace. Worry grows for the king's wellbeing. The royal family has gathered at the hospital. The presence of the royal family at the hospital makes clear how dire the situation has become.