King of Norway since 1991, central royal figure amid current health and public-trust scrutiny
The 89-year-old Norwegian monarch has been admitted to hospital for a bacterial blood infection; he has responded to antibiotics and remains on sick leave while Crown Prince Haakon serves as regent. The palace says his condition is stable and he is receiving cortisone for an underlying blood disorder.
Norway has celebrated its World Cup run with a royal reception in Oslo after a 2-1 extra-time defeat to England. More than 100,000 fans line Karl Johans gate to welcome the team home, as players take part in an open-top bus parade despite minor delays from overhead cables.