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Crown Prince Haakon and Mette-Marit mark 25th anniversary privately
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway are marking their 25th wedding anniversary with a private celebration following a period of significant family challenges. The Norwegian Royal House released a new portrait of the couple to commemorate their silver wedding anniversary, which took place on August 25, 2026.
The decision to forgo large-scale public festivities is due to ongoing health concerns within the royal family. Crown Princess Mette-Marit is currently recovering from a lung transplant performed in June to treat chronic pulmonary fibrosis. Additionally, King Harald V, 89, remains hospitalized at Oslo University Hospital due to a bacterial infection in his bloodstream.
In light of the King's condition, the Crown Prince and Princess spent part of their anniversary visiting him at the hospital. The royal family has emphasized a theme of unity and togetherness during this difficult time, noting that the couple has remained steadfast through recent personal and health-related crises.
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Crown Prince Haakon · Crown Princess Mette-Marit · Haakon · Harald V · Jeffrey Epstein · King Harald V · Marius Borg Høiby · Mette-Marit · Norwegian Royal House · Norwegian royal family · Oslo · Oslo Cathedral
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The couple will not hold a large public celebration for their silver wedding anniversary on August 25. www.zeit.de · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.waltroper-zeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in August 2026. www.zeit.de · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.waltroper-zeitung.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mette-Marit faced scrutiny earlier this year regarding her past friendship and email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein. www.zeit.de · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.waltroper-zeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Crown Princess Mette-Marit received a new lung this summer following a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. www.zeit.de · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.waltroper-zeitung.de