Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Faces Lung Fibrosis and Family Loss

Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, a progressive disease that replaces lung tissue with scar tissue and is incurable without transplantation. The condition forced her to cancel a planned visit to northern Norway near the Russian border, where she and Crown Prince Haakon intended to meet residents.

In addition to her health battle, Mette-Marit has publicly recalled the death of her half‑brother, Trond Berntsen, who was killed during the 2011 Oslo and Utøya terrorist attacks carried out by Anders Behring Breivik. She recently received a lung transplant, thanking donors for giving her a new lease on life, and continues to fulfill her royal duties alongside her husband.