Norway's royal family gathers at King Harald's bedside as his condition worsens
King Harald V of Norway is in critical condition at an Oslo hospital while being treated for haemolytic anaemia. The royal family has gathered at his bedside, and Crown Prince Haakon has assumed regent duties.
Why it matters
As Europe's oldest head of state, the King's health crisis represents a significant moment of transition and concern for the Norwegian monarchy.
Image source, EPA Image caption, Members of Norway's royal family, including King Harald's son, Crown Prince Haakon, have gathered at the hospital
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