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Royal family cancels all engagements as king's health now 'very serious'
The Norwegian Royal Family has cancelled all official engagements following the update that King Harald's health is now "very serious". The Norwegian King, 89, has been at Rikshospitalet, the National Hospital in Oslo, since August 17.
TL;DR
- King Harald's health is now "very serious".
- All official engagements of the Norwegian Royal Family have been cancelled.
- The King was admitted to Rikshospitalet on August 17 with complications from haemolytic anaemia treatment.
- A bacterial infection in his blood led to a deterioration in his condition.
- Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon have cancelled their engagements to be with the King.
- Crown Prince Haakon has been serving as Regent during his father's illness.
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who is recovering from a lung transplant, has also been seen arriving at the hospital.