Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit will not participate in the upcoming Belgian royal couple's state visit to Oslo due to a deterioration in her health condition, according to reports from Swedish media outlets. The Crown Princess, who suffers from pulmonary fibrosis, has reportedly experienced a worsening of her condition. The Norwegian royal house confirmed through communications chief Guri Varpe that Mette-Marit's health has deteriorated, and therefore she will not be included in the program for the state visit scheduled for next week.
Medical reports from last year indicated that her condition had worsened, and according to her doctors, a lung transplant may be necessary in the future. The announcement comes as the Norwegian royal house is reportedly dealing with a separate scandal involving Mette-Marit's son from a previous relationship, Marius Borg Høiby, who faces charges of assault and abuse against former girlfriends.
The Crown Princess's health condition has deteriorated, therefore she is not on the program for the state visit.