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."
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.