Overview
- The Royal Palace announced on October 7, 2026 that Queen Mette‑Marit will not undertake official public engagements until at least summer 2027 while she continues rehabilitation after a June lung transplant.
- Mette‑Marit was first diagnosed with a serious lung condition in 2018 and needed the transplant on June 17, 2026, after which her recovery has included further hospital treatment and setbacks.
- The palace published a trimmed royal calendar at the end of court mourning for King Harald V and said no major official trips or state visits are planned for the coming autumn and winter.
- King Haakon VIII will carry out representative visits focused on democracy, the environment, the economy, defence and inclusion, and he will receive leaders from business, civil society and public institutions.
- Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra will prioritise her university studies and is expected to return to the University of Sydney in February, which will limit her short‑term public role as the household reorganises duties.