King Harald of Norway is 89. He is gravely unwell. He is in hospital with a blood infection. His health has grown worse. The king stays in hospital. His heir is keeping watch at the bedside. The heir stays nearby. 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. Concern grows for the king's health. The royal family has come together at the hospital. The gathering of the royal family at the hospital reflects how serious the situation has become.