Norway crown prince worried about wife’s health
Norway's Crown Prince Haakon expressed concern for his wife, Princess Mette-Marit, whose health has deteriorated due to a rare lung illness. Diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, she requires daily oxygen support. Recent public appearances have highlighted her struggles, including the possibility of needing a lung transplant.
- ▪Crown Prince Haakon stated that Princess Mette-Marit is gravely ill and her condition has worsened recently.
- ▪She was diagnosed with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, which causes breathing difficulties.
- ▪The princess has been seen using a nasal cannula for oxygen support during public appearances.
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Norway crown prince worried about wife’s healthSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxNorway's Princess Mette-Marit was diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis that causes breathing difficulties.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 26, 2026, 10:46 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 10:46 PMOSLO – Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon said on May 26 that he was concerned about the health of his wife Princess Mette-Marit, who suffers from an incurable lung illness and whose condition he said has worsened recently.“The crown princess is gravely ill, and I find that her condition has deteriorated significantly recently,” Prince Haakon told reporters.“So, I’m worried about her health.
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