- Princess Mette-Marit's health has deteriorated
- Posible ling transplant under consideration
- A long battle since 2018
There is growing concern for Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway. In a recent statement, the palace confirmed that the 52-year-old’s health has deteriorated significantly. The wife of Crown Prince Haakon suffers from chronic pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive disease that permanently damages the lungs.
The future queen has been avoiding public appearances for weeks, and several official engagements have been canceled or postponed. It is now becoming clearer just how serious the situation is — and what medical steps may be prepared behind the scenes.
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Possible Lung Transplant Under Consideration
Palace spokeswoman Sara Svanemyr told the magazine Se og Hør:
“As is known, the Crown Princess suffers from pulmonary fibrosis. As we already announced in December, her health has deteriorated significantly in recent months, and preparations for a possible lung transplant have been initiated.”
Official Program Greatly Reduced
The palace emphasized that Mette-Marit now requires “increasing need for tailored training, rest and recovery.” Her official schedule has therefore been carefully adjusted to reflect her current health condition, according to Svanemyr.
In recent weeks, the crown princess has withdrawn further from public life. She has not carried out any official engagements since the end of January. For the Norwegian royal family, this represents a notable change, as Mette-Marit normally plays a central role in receptions, international visits and social initiatives.
Visit to Son Marius Raises Attention
Despite her health struggles, Mette-Marit recently attended a particularly emotional private visit. Together with Crown Prince Haakon, she visited her son Marius Borg Høiby in prison.
Photos obtained by Se og Hør show the couple leaving the prison in the late afternoon. Observers noted that the crown princess appeared visibly different, with a fuller face than before. Norwegian media have speculated that the change could be linked to medication, though the palace has not confirmed this.
A Long Battle Since 2018
The Norwegian royal court first revealed Mette-Marit’s diagnosis in 2018, explaining that she was living with a form of pulmonary fibrosis that progresses in phases.
Since then, the 52-year-old has repeatedly needed periods of rest, canceled public appearances and limited travel. In December, it was confirmed for the first time that a lung transplant might eventually become necessary.
The newly confirmed deterioration in her condition highlights how serious the crown princess’s health battle has become — and how closely the Norwegian royal family’s immediate future now depends on medical developments and her recovery.
