King Harald of Norway is 89. He is seriously ill. He is in hospital with a blood infection. His condition has grown worse. The king remains in hospital. His heir is holding 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 now at the hospital.
Norwegians have been placing flowers outside the palace. They put flowers at the palace. Worry grows for the king's health. The royal family has assembled at the hospital. The presence of the royal family at the hospital shows how serious the situation has become.