Norway's Crown Prince Haakon worries as Princess Mette‑Marit’s lung disease worsens

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway said he is "concerned" about the health of his wife, Princess Mette‑Marit, after her chronic pulmonary fibrosis has deteriorated. The princess, diagnosed in 2018, now relies on daily oxygen support and has reduced her public duties. Haakon told reporters the condition has worsened considerably and that she is awaiting a lung transplant, though no date has been set. The royal couple has also faced recent scrutiny due to legal proceedings involving their son Marius, but the prince focused on the medical situation, emphasizing the uncertainty and seriousness of his wife’s illness.

The princess’s health updates have drawn public attention in Norway, highlighting the challenges of a rare, irreversible lung disease and the potential need for transplantation.