Harald and Sonia from Norway confess everything about Mette-Marit’s condition: “She has no strength”

They are a very hard Christmas within the Norwegian royal family. If a month ago we were only talking about concern about the trial that will begin in February against Marius Borg, the princess’s son, accused of alleged sexual violence and numerous other accusations, in recent hours all this has been put on the back burner and We only talk about the health of the heir to the throne.

The health of Mette-Marit, who had suffered from pulmonary fibrosis for many years, deteriorated and doctors began to talk about a probable lung transplant procedure. This is not speculation, but was confirmed by the Norwegian Royal House itself in a statement. And after that came the first public words of kings Harald and Sonia.

A year with the royal family

“It’s sad to see her sick, that’s for sure. This illness is also not very visible from the outside, so I think it is very difficult for her because she wants to work, but she does not have the strength. This is something that worries the whole family,” explained Sonia from Norway during her intervention in “A Year with the Royal Family”, the NRK special that is broadcast every year at this time and which serves as a summary of the entire Crown exercise, including images of official events attended by the royal family and also interviews with its members.

For two years, the official diary of Princess Mette-Marit has been significantly reducedand even more so in recent months, where his appearances are rare. Moreover, discretion is the dominant note of all his appearances. He usually arrives and then leaves in the same silent manner.

In the same TV show, Harald V also spoke about his son’s wife and said the following without hiding either seriousness or concern: “She does what she can and, unfortunately, it becomes less and less. The disease is constantly evolving. “It’s difficult, but we have to live with it.”

Mette-Marit disease

Princess Mette-Marit was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018 and although she was on sick leave during this time, Never before has family been so concrete and categorical referring to his condition.

“In families where someone is sick, it’s clear that it affects everyone. For me it is very important that children can live their lives and understand how happy it makes me. Like now with Ingrid, who studies in Australia. It means a lot to me. It’s important that they don’t have to do anything differently because of my situation. But it is clear that for them, it is also a process. No doubt it was difficult for them too“, the heir to the throne once declared.

Ingrid from Norway also took part in the TV special and joined in with the disturbing voices. “My mother has suffered from a chronic illness for a long time. But I try to keep in touch with her, we often talk on the phone. And I think she wants me to enjoy my student life and be here to study. I know. But of course it’s hard to be away. And I’m proud of my motherwho now possesses incredible strength.