Crown Princess Mette-Marit of NorwayPrince Haakon's wife is terminally ill and has been struggling for years with progressive pulmonary fibrosis, which is characterized by damage to the epithelium of the alveoli and leads to hypoxia. There is no cure for this disease, and doctors give patients only a few years to live from the moment of diagnosis. The disease diagnosed with Princess Mette-Marit in 2018 forces her to resign from official duties. She was recently on sick leave. “Due to the side effects of the medications the Duchess must take for a chronic lung disease, she was placed on sick leave, initially for a week,” the Duchess said in a statement in October. It seems that the duchess is in better shape and went on an important visit with her husband.
Princess Mette-Marit and Prince Haakon on a pre-Christmas visit. The smile never left their faces
Princess Mette-Marit and Prince Haakon went to a meeting at the Risenga residential and care center in Asker, Norway. Because the holidays are coming Christmasthis visit was special. During it, there was, among others:incl. Christmas concert with the most popular carols. The facility is run by a church mission. There are 104 places where people in need of help can stay for longer. The Risenga center also has a community center for the elderly. Duchess Mette-Marit had the opportunity not only to listen to Christmas carols and talk to the residents, but also to see Christmas baking prepared by people living in the center, i.e. unique gingerbread houses. Photos from this event were shared on the official profile of the royal family. The duchess opted for simple elegance. For this occasion, she chose a cream dress and a navy blue jacket. She posed for photos with a wide smile on her face. It's hard to believe that he deals with such a serious and deadly disease every day.
Duchess Mette-Marit is adored. Her commitment and work were appreciated
The comments section included warm words from Internet users who appreciated the efforts of Princess Mette-Marit and her commitment to performing her royal duties. “It's so nice to see the royal couple together in such good moods”, “We appreciate how hard they are trying”, “They look beautiful”, “A great event and initiative” – we read in the comments.