Overview

• Queen Sonja was urgently transported by air ambulance from Sikkilsdalen to Oslo’s National Hospital on Monday night after experiencing severe respiratory difficulties.
• The Norwegian Royal House confirmed that the queen is undergoing diagnostic tests, with updates on her condition expected soon.
• This marks Queen Sonja’s second major health incident this year, following a pacemaker implant in January after cardiac complications.
• Broader concern surrounds the royal family as King Harald V, also 87, faces ongoing health challenges, prompting speculation about potential abdication in favor of Crown Prince Haakon.
• Additional strain comes from Princess Mette-Marit’s worsening chronic lung disease and legal accusations against her son, Marius Borg Høiby, which have drawn intense public and media scrutiny.