- King Harald's wife Queen Sonja and son Crown Prince Haakon, have cancelled all royal engagements and they have gathered at his bedside at Oslo University Hospital
King Harald's family gather at his hospital bedside
© Getty ImagesWe've been closely following the health of King Harald of Norway, and now we are sad to report that his condition has worsened and now his family have chosen to cancel all royal engagements and gather at his bedside at Oslo University Hospital.
His wife Queen Sonja and his son Crown Prince Haakon and his own wife Crown Princess Mette-Marit are said to be with the 89-year-old royal. The King was hospitalised for a rare blood condition called haemolytic anaemia and a bacterial blood infection.
The Norwegian Palace issued an update on his health today which read: "His Majesty the King's health condition is extremely serious."
Following the news, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said in a comment to French news agency AFP: "I stand together with the entire country as we now send our warmest thoughts to the king and the rest of the royal family."
"I am confident that the king is being well taken care of, and that he is receiving good and compassionate treatment."
