Due to lung disease

New therapy: concern for Crown Princess Mette-Marit

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit (51) is again being treated for her chronic lung disease. She has started treatment again, as the Norwegian royal family announced on Friday. Experience has shown that the side effects of the medication can affect her schedule.

Bitter news from Mette-Marit of Norway: The 51-year-old appears to be so unwell that she now has to resume treatment for her chronic lung disease, the Norwegian court announced.

Suffers from chronic pulmonary fibrosis
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has been struggling with chronic pulmonary fibrosis for years. This condition, which she made public herself in 2018, can lead to breathing difficulties. As a result of her health situation, the wife of 51-year-old Crown Prince Haakon has repeatedly had to cancel public appearances or limit her participation in events in the past.

The 50-year-old princess is open about her illness and adjusts her royal commitments accordingly. Despite the health challenges, she is doing her best to fulfill her role as future Queen. 

The couple married in 2001. Together they have two children - 20-year-old Princess Ingrid Alexandra and 18-year-old Prince Sverre Magnus. Mette-Marit also has a son from a previous relationship, 27-year-old Marius Borg Høiby. Allegations of violence were made against him this summer. The investigation is still ongoing.