Norway's Crown Princess Wears Breathing Aid in Public
- On Friday, April 10, Crown Princess Mette-Marit appeared in Oslo wearing a nasal cannula, marking the first time the 52-year-old princess used oxygen assistance during an official act.
- Diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, Mette-Marit's condition has progressed; the Royal Palace stated in December she may require a lung transplant.
- Documents released in January revealed a past friendship between Mette-Marit and Jeffrey Epstein, while her son Marius Borg Hoiby is currently on trial for up to 40 crimes.
- Resuming her schedule on Monday, Mette-Marit joined Crown Prince Haakon, Prince Sverre Magnus, and Princess Ingrid Alexandra to host a reception for Winter Paralympics athletes from Milan.
- Amid a difficult few months for the Norwegian royal family, 89-year-old King Harald was hospitalized for an infection while vacationing in Tenerife.
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Although her presence was unconfirmed, Mette-Marit (52) accompanied her husband, Prince Haakon (52), at the reception given to Norwegian athletes who participated in the Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina 2026, and for the first time she brought in public an oxygen supply – she had only been seen with nasal cannulas on private exits – which helped her breathe (since 2018 she suffers from pulmonary fibrosis).
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Reappears—With an Oxygen Machine
After a few months away from the spotlight, the royal who suffers from lung disease pulmonary fibrosis made a public appearance with her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, and their children, Prince Sverre Magnus and Princess Ingrid Alexandra.
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit shows up at a public appearance with an oxygen tube. The video shows her brave handling of her chronic lung disease.
Mette-Marit appeared for the first time at the reception with oxygen hose – and showed a strength that moved all of Norway.
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