Norway's PM: Crown Princess Mette-Marit's health situation is serious

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has acknowledged the serious health of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, stating that her condition has worsened. The Crown Princess has been living with the chronic lung disease pulmonary fibrosis since 2018.

"We understand that the health situation is serious, and what the Crown Princess has shared underscores that the seriousness is very clear," Støre told VG. "This makes me believe that Norway now has sympathy with the family, who are rallying around the Crown Princess."

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We understand that the health situation is serious, and what the Crown Princess has shared underscores that the seriousness is very clear.

Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Mette-Marit's daughter, announced she is returning from her studies in Australia to be with her mother. Meanwhile, Crown Prince Haakon's trip to Japan was shortened due to his wife's health.

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This makes me believe that Norway now has sympathy with the family, who are rallying around the Crown Princess.

Crown Prince Haakon himself expressed concern last week, noting his wife's health had declined recently. "The Crown Princess is seriously ill, and I think she has gotten a little worse lately, so I am concerned about her health. She uses oxygen in her daily life, and that helps a little," he said.

Støre conveyed well wishes to the family, hoping for good treatment and recovery for the Crown Princess. In a December interview, Mette-Marit revealed the disease's progression was faster than expected, and doctors prepared her for a potential lung transplant. Pulmonary fibrosis stiffens the lungs, impairing their ability to oxygenate blood, leading to symptoms like shortness of breath and a dry cough.

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The Crown Princess is seriously ill, and I think she has gotten a little worse lately, so I am concerned about her health. She uses oxygen in her daily life, and that helps a little.