Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit Faces Worsening Pulmonary Fibrosis

The royal family announces her condition now impacts her daily life and official duties, requiring adjustments to her schedule.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, 51, is experiencing a progression of her chronic lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, which was first diagnosed in 2018.
The condition, which causes lung scarring and shortness of breath, now leads to daily symptoms that affect her ability to carry out royal duties.
The Norwegian royal family has stated that her official schedule will require more frequent and short-notice changes to accommodate her health needs.
Despite her health challenges, the Crown Princess remains committed to continuing her work and balancing her responsibilities with her treatment.
Pulmonary fibrosis is incurable, but treatment aims to slow its progression and manage symptoms; the Crown Princess has previously taken medical leave due to side effects from her medication.