Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit Undergoes Treatment for Chronic Lung Disease
The Norwegian royal family announces that Princess Mette-Marit has resumed treatment for her lung condition, affecting her public duties.
- Princess Mette-Marit, aged 51, is receiving treatment for chronic lung fibrosis, a condition she publicly disclosed in 2018.
- The disease, which affects lung tissue and breathing, has previously caused her to reduce her royal engagements.
- The Norwegian palace shared this update due to potential side effects of her medication impacting her official schedule.
- Mette-Marit has been open about her health challenges, often discussing the need to balance her duties with her condition.
- She and Crown Prince Haakon have two children, and Mette-Marit also has a son from a previous relationship.