Norway Crown Prince 'Worried' About Wife's Health
Prince Haakon said daily oxygen has not eased the princess’s worsening pulmonary fibrosis, and the palace has said she may need a lung transplant.
- On May 26, Crown Prince Haakon told reporters that his wife Princess Mette-Marit's health has deteriorated significantly, describing her as 'gravely ill' and expressing deep concern about her condition.
- Princess Mette-Marit was diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis causing breathing difficulties, which has repeatedly forced her to take sick leave or reduce official duties; the palace announced in December she might require a lung transplant.
- Recently appearing publicly with a nasal cannula connected to portable oxygen equipment carried by palace staff, Princess Mette-Marit relies on daily oxygen support. Crown Prince Haakon acknowledged it is 'obviously not an entirely satisfactory solution'.
- Crown Prince Haakon's public disclosure of worry underscores the family's concern about the princess's trajectory and the limitations of current oxygen therapy alone to sustain her condition long-term.
- Beyond her health crisis, the royal family faces compounding pressures: documents released in January linked Princess Mette-Marit to convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, while her son Marius Borg Hoiby's rape trial—which he denies—approaches a June 15 verdict.
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Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway's Health Has 'Gotten a Lot Worse,' Says Her Husband Crown Prince Haakon
The royal heir said he was "worried" about his wife, who was diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis in 2018Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway attends the Norwegian Constitution Day with the children's parade at their residence Skaugum on May 17, 2026Credit: Per Ole Hagen/GettyNEED TO KNOWCrown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is "seriously ill," says her husband, Crown Prince HaakonPrincess Mette-Marit was diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fib…
Crown Prince reveals he is 'worried' as Princess's condition deteriorates
Crown Prince Haakon has spoken about the health of his wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway, revealing that her condition has worsened and describing her as “seriously ill” in emotional remarks following the...
Princess Mette-Marit is 'seriously ill' and 'getting worse' as her husband shares worrying health update
Crown Prince Haakon has disclosed that his wife's health has deteriorated considerably, describing the future Queen of Norway as "seriously ill" during remarks to journalists following the Abel Prize ceremony in Oslo on Tuesday.The 52-year-old Crown Princess Mette-Marit now relies on supplemental oxygen as part of her daily routine, which Haakon noted provides some relief.The heir to the Norwegian throne stated: "The Crown Princess is seriously …
He is concerned about Mette-Marit, says Norway's Crown Prince Haakon. When an appointment for her lung transplant is still open. Most recently, Mette-Marit was criticized for her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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