King Harald V of Norway is in an extremely serious condition, with his health having deteriorated sharply overnight. It’s the gravest turn in a year filled with controversies for the Norwegian monarchy. Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon have canceled all engagements to remain at his bedside at Oslo University Hospital, where the 89-year-old monarch has been admitted since August 17.

The past year has been eventful for the Norwegian royal house. Marius Borg Høiby, Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s eldest son, was convicted in June and sentenced to four years in prison — a scandal that has shaken the monarchy to its foundations. That was followed…

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