Overview
- The visit had been set for October 6–9 with stops in Iowa, Minnesota and New York to mark the 200th anniversary of Norwegian emigration to the United States.
- The Royal Court confirmed to Se og Hør that doctors advised her not to travel at this time because of her lung disease.
- Palace statements say her schedule is being adjusted to her health needs, noting daily symptoms and a greater need for rest.
- Mette-Marit disclosed pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, and the progressive condition has led to periodic cancellations and reduced duties since.
- Separately, her son Marius Borg Høiby faces 32 charges including four counts of rape, with a 24-day trial scheduled for February 3 to March 13, 2026.