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Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Health Declines, Crown Prince Cuts Japan Trip Short
29 May
Summary
- Crown Prince Haakon is shortening his Japan trip due to his wife's health.
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit has chronic pulmonary fibrosis and her condition worsened.
- The Princess was seen using oxygen during recent public appearances.
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway is shortening his official trip to Japan due to the serious health concerns of his wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit. The Royal House announced that the Crown Prince would shorten his visit by one day, canceling his attendance in Hachinohe on June 4 while maintaining his program in Tokyo from June 1-3.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who was diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, has seen her condition worsen. Crown Prince Haakon expressed worry, noting her recent decline and the challenges of managing her illness through different phases. The possibility of a lung transplant is under consideration by medical professionals.
This health situation adds to recent stressors for the Crown Princess, including legal proceedings involving her stepson and her connection to files released in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Meanwhile, other members of the Norwegian royal family have also faced health issues, with Queen Sonja recently hospitalized for heart problems and King Harald experiencing various health challenges in recent years.
