Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon Cuts Japan Trip Short as His Wife’s Health Continues to Deteriorate
The Royal House said he will keep Tokyo events but skip Hachinohe as officials say Mette-Marit has worsened and uses oxygen daily.
- Crown Prince Haakon is shortening his official visit to Japan, canceling a planned stop in Hachinohe on June 4 due to mounting concern over Crown Princess Mette-Marit's health. He remains in Tokyo through June 3.
- Diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis, Mette-Marit relies on supplemental oxygen for daily activities. Haakon expressed his worry last week, noting the Crown Princess "has gotten a bit worse lately."
- Princess Ingrid Alexandra is returning to Norway from the University of Sydney, where she pursues a degree in international relations and political economy. Haakon confirmed on Monday that she intends to be with Mette-Marit.
- Following a brief hospitalization for heart failure and atrial fibrillation, Queen Sonja is recovering. King Harald expressed concern for Mette-Marit's condition on Thursday, stating, "There is no doubt about that, unfortunately."
- Regarding potential medical interventions including lung transplant, Haakon stated the decision rests with Mette-Marit's doctors. "It's up to the doctors, it's a medical question," he said, emphasizing medical professionals determine timing and appropriateness.
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is to return home from her study abroad in Australia due to the deteriorating health of her mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit.Ingrid Alexandra had relocated to Australia last year to pursue a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Sydney, focusing on international relations and political economy.The Norwegian Palace revealed she would reside in student accommodation on campus for the three-year programme.Howev…
In the Norwegian royal house there is growing concern for Princess Mette-Marit. Now Prince Haakon also makes a family decision public: Ingrid Alexandra interrupts her studies.
The Norwegian crown prince Haakon shortens his trip to Japan because of the health condition of his wife Mette-Marit. Also the daughter Ingrid Alexandra travels for her mother from Australia.
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