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Norway's royal family gathers at King Harald's bedside as his condition worsens
King Harald V of Norway is in an "extremely serious" condition in hospital, the country's royal household has said.
TL;DR
- King Harald V of Norway is in an "extremely serious" condition in hospital.
- He is being treated for haemolytic anaemia, a rare blood condition.
- The royal family, including Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon, has gathered at his bedside at Oslo University Hospital.
- Crown Prince Haakon is serving as regent during his father's absence.
- The Norwegian royal family has faced other challenges, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit's lung transplant and legal issues involving her son.
- King Harald, Europe's oldest head of state, has experienced multiple health problems in recent years.