Norway's King Harald in serious condition, family at his bedside
Most outlets led with the report that King Harald's condition is "very serious" or "extremely serious," citing the royal court or palace announcements. Several also noted the presence of the royal family at his bedside and public reactions, such as crowds or flower-laying outside the palace. The framing of the severity of his condition varied slightly, with some using "very serious" and others "extremely serious," but the core emphasis on his hospitalization and family presence was consistent across the coverage.
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Norwegians lay flowers at palace as King Harald’s condition worsens
OSLO - Norwegians have laid flowers in front of the palace in Oslo after the royal household said King Harald V’s condition in hospital had become “extremely serious”.
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Hundreds gather at palace as Europe's oldest living monarch remains hospitalized
Norway's King Harald, 89, was in a "very serious" condition in hospital on Thursday, the royal court said, and family members gathered for several hours at his bedside.Hundreds of people gathered outside the Royal Palace in Oslo and in the centre of other major Norwegian cities, and many laid...
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Norway holds its breath as King Harald's health deteriorates
Norway's royal family gathered Thursday at King Harald V's bedside in hospital as the palace announced that the 89-year-old monarch's health condition was "extremely serious".
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Norway's King Harald in 'very serious' condition, family at his bedside
OSLO: Norway’s King Harald was in a “very serious” condition in hospital on Thursday, the royal court said, and family members gathered at his bedside. Hundreds of people gathered outside the Royal Palace in central Oslo and many lay flowers as they awaited further news of the 89-year-old king’s health. Europe’s oldest living monarch and Norway’s ceremonial head of state since 1991, Harald was ...
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Norway's King Harald in 'very serious' condition, family at his bedside
He is Europe's oldest living monarch and Norway's ceremonial head of state since 1991
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