King Harald of Norway is 89. He is gravely unwell. He is in hospital with a blood infection. His health has deteriorated. The king remains in hospital. His heir is keeping watch at the bedside. The heir remains close. A princess who had been studying in Sydney has returned. She has reunited with the family there. She is now at the hospital.
Norwegians have been placing flowers outside the palace. They place flowers at the palace. Concern grows for the king's wellbeing. The royal family has assembled at the hospital. The gathering of the royal family at the hospital makes clear how grave the situation has become.