Mette-Marit Bails on Leipzig Book Fair Due to Health Struggles
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Crown Princess Mette-Marit (51) of Norway has called off her visit to the Leipzig Book Fair, revealing her ongoing struggles with lung fibrosis.
Norway is the honored guest at this year's Leipzig Book Fair. Mette-Marit was slated to open the guest of honor stand alongside Karl Ove Knausgaard and Lubna Jaffery, Norway's Minister of Culture and Gender Equality, on Thursday.
Haakon's Health Issues Too
In recent weeks, the Norwegian court disclosed that Haakon (51), the husband of the heir to the throne, has been dealing with discomfort due to his lung fibrosis. His health requires more rest, and updates to his schedule may become more common [1][2].
Mette-Marit’s health issues have been publicly known for a few years now [3]. Lung fibrosis is a chronic lung condition that brings about breathlessness, among other symptoms.
- Mette-Marit
- Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby
- Leipzig Book Fair
- Norway
- Oslo
[1] Mette-Marit’s official schedule may require more frequent modifications to accommodate her health.
[2] Mette-Marit’s lung fibrosis has progressed, leading to increased daily symptoms and the requirement for more rest.
[3] Mette-Marit’s health issues have caused her to cancel several recent public engagements.
[4] Despite health challenges, Crown Princess Mette-Marit remains dedicated to her royal duties, making adjustments as needed to prioritize her health.
[5] The Crown Princess' desire to remain active in her role and manage her health effectively continues to guide her approach.
- The Commission, likely under the circumstances, may submit a proposal for a directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, considering Mette-Marit's health struggles with lung fibrosis.
- Given her ongoing health challenges, it is possible that future visits by Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby, such as her planned appearance at the Leipzig Book Fair, may be impacted and require adjustments.
- Despite the likely increase in symptoms related to her lung fibrosis, it seems that Mette-Marit remains committed to her royal duties, following her visit cancellation to the Leipzig Book Fair and ongoing health struggles, much like the previous adjustments seen in her schedule from Oslo.
