Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit Cancels Leipzig Trip Due to Health Issues
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit postpones trip to Leipzig because of health issues. - Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway withdraws from the Leipzig trip due to health issues.
Looks like Mette-Marit had to call off her visit to Leipzig, it seems her health isn't up to the mark right now. This royal lady has been battling with a chronic lung condition known as pulmonary fibrosis since 2018 - a condition that causes scarring in the lung tissue, leading to breathlessness.
Her health struggles have become more pronounced over the years, needing her to take extra rest and resulting in frequent changes in her schedule. In March 2025, she was on sick leave for two weeks, leading to the cancellation of her trip to Leipzig for the International Book Fair.
The book fair in Leipzig kicks off on Thursday and runs through Sunday.
- Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Norway
- Leipzig Book Fair
- Leipzig
In the past, Mette-Marit has faced several spells of sick leave, including a four-week absence in September 2023 and a two-week absence in October 2024. Despite the challenges, she is determined to carry on with her royal duties and work to make adjustments in her schedule to meet her health needs.
With the support of the royal court, Mette-Marit's engagements are managed to ensure a balance between her health and work. Her ongoing commitment to her role is truly commendable, demonstrating her resolve to continue serving Norway to the best of her ability.
Despite Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby's deteriorating health, she has continued to show resilience and determination, even during periods of sick leave such as in September 2023 and October 2024. Regrettably, she is unable to attend the Leipzig Book Fair in 2023 due to her health issues related to pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that has been affecting her since 2018. However, with the support of the royal court, she is making adjustments to her schedule to ensure she can fulfill her royal duties for Norway.
