Norwegians have laid flowers at the palace after King Harald’s health deteriorated, with his condition described as “extremely serious”.
The 89-year-old monarch is in hospital, where members of his family have visited him as concern grows over his condition.
The public gesture at the palace reflects the attention now focused on the King’s health, following the update that his condition has worsened.
No additional details about the cause of his hospitalisation, his treatment or any formal next steps were included in the supplied information.
The latest known situation is that King Harald remains in hospital, his family has been to see him, and members of the public have left flowers at the palace.