Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Health Update: What Crown Prince Haakon Just Revealed

Seite 1 / 2

Royals (1 / 1) 27.05.2026 23:01 / Silia

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit is facing a difficult chapter as her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, confirms her condition has declined. Read on to discover the full story!

Worsening health and oxygen support

Haakon told reporters on May 26 that the 52-year-old, who was diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, is "seriously ill" and has "gotten a bit worse lately." Recent appearances showed the Crown Princess using a nasal cannula, and the prince said decisions about a possible lung transplant are "up to the doctors."

Family stress adds pressure

The royal couple is also navigating legal turmoil involving Mette-Marit’s eldest son, Marius Borg Høiby, who faces multiple charges and is awaiting sentencing on June 15. Haakon acknowledged the strain on the family and expressed sympathy for everyone affected by the case.