Norwegian King Harald V's health deteriorates to 'very serious'

The health of Norway's King Harald V, 89, has deteriorated sharply, with the Royal House announcing on Thursday that his condition is now "very serious" Source: Clarín. The king, who has been hospitalized at Oslo's National Hospital (Rikshospitalet) since August 17, is being treated for hemolytic anemia and a bacterial blood infection Source: eldiado.

Family and officials respond

Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, and Crown Princess Mette-Marit have canceled all official engagements and are at the hospital Source: abces. Other family members, including Princess Astrid and Marius Borg Høiby—Mette-Marit's son, who is under house arrest after a conviction—have also visited Source: elconfidencial. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre canceled a trip to Germany, and the president of the parliament postponed a visit to Iceland Source: El Mercurio (Emol).

Public reaction

Norwegians have begun leaving flowers and candles at the Royal Palace in Oslo, reflecting national concern Source: El Español. The Swedish royal family has expressed its support Source: abces.

Disagreement on wording

Sources differ on the exact wording of the official statement: Clarín and elnacionalve report the palace said "extremadamente grave" (extremely serious), while most other outlets quote "muy grave" (very serious) Source: Clarín Source: infobae. This discrepancy may reflect translation differences rather than a substantive conflict.