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King Harald of Norway remains seriously unwell in hospital this evening at the end of a day that saw the whole of his country follow his state with interest. As night fell, the heir to the throne was at the side of the man who has ruled Norway for 35 years. While other family members were seen leaving, Crown Prince Haakon was not. He had had a quick break at home after hours with his…

King Harald’s health has taken a serious turn, with the Norwegian Royal Court announcing that the 89-year-old monarch’s condition is now “very serious.” The Palace issued a stark new update on Thursday morning, just days after confirming that the monarch’s health had deteriorated while he remained in hospital. The latest statement, dated August 27, says: “His Majesty…

Crown Prince Haakon, now regent of Norway, is at the side of his father, King Harald, after the monarch’s health deteriorated. King Harald, 89, is being treated at the Rikshospitalet in Oslo with doctors issuing a concerning update on his condition late on Sunday night. It was revealed that the King of Norway’s health had worsened and he had developed a bacterial blood infection…

Prince Harry is among the famous names who must now pay an initial £9 million legal bill following the loss of a court case against the publishers of the Daily Mail. Harry and his co-litigants have been give a week to pay the first part of the costs incurred after Mr Justice Nicklin handed down a ruling. The total costs incurred by Associated Newspapers is £34.5 million. Prince Harry…