Norway's future queen, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has experienced a difficult year after her eldest son, Marius Borg Høiby, was faced with numerous sexual assault accusations. But the crown princess is also navigating a difficult path with her health, and her chronic lung condition has continued to worsen, according to a recent statement from the Norwegian royal household.
The 50-year-old princess, who was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, is experiencing increased symptoms that are affecting her ability to fulfill all of her royal duties. Pulmonary fibrosis, a serious condition that causes scarring of the lung tissue, makes breathing progressively more difficult over time. The royal palace has confirmed that the Crown Princess now faces "daily symptoms and ailments" that require more flexibility in her schedule than ever before.
