Crown Prince Haakon Prioritizes Wife as She Awaits Lung Transplant

Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 52, has been diagnosed with a rare and serious form of pulmonary fibrosis, a condition causing lung scarring and breathing difficulties. This diagnosis in 2018 has led to her current need for a lung transplant, a procedure considered a last resort. Consequently, while awaiting the transplant operation, the Crown Princess will be unable to fulfill her official duties.

In response to his wife's critical health status, Norway's Crown Prince Haakon is adjusting his schedule. He will limit his royal responsibilities to spend more time with Crown Princess Mette-Marit. This decision means he has cancelled recent official engagements and will continue to alter his future schedule to prioritize his wife's care.