Overview
- The Norwegian palace confirmed on Wednesday, October 7 that Queen Mette‑Marit will not take part in the royal programme until at least summer 2027 while she continues rehabilitation after surgery.
- Mette‑Marit received a lung transplant on June 17, 2026 after a long‑running lung fibrosis, and her recovery has included complications and additional hospital treatment since the operation.
- King Haakon, Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra will cover the queen’s duties, with Haakon set to carry out focused domestic visits on topics such as democracy, environment, economy, defence and inclusion.
- The palace said no major state visits are planned for the autumn and winter, and the crown princess will return to her studies in Australia in February, limiting the family’s on‑site support for the king.
- In Denmark, Queen Margrethe resumed a public engagement on October 7 after a September hospital stay for a hip‑area blood collection and dehydration that were treated, underscoring a wider pattern of shorter, cautious royal schedules as senior monarchs recover.