Princess Mette-Marit
Quiet hints for their lasting comeback
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Princess Mette-Marit continues to give cause for concern. But after the Norwegian Crown Princess, who suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, had to cancel important events, there are now more appointments for her in the calendar. Is there any sign of a lasting comeback?
Royal fans can look forward to further appearances from Princess Mette-Marit, 50, is happy: The people know about the condition of their Crown Princess, which makes them all the more worried about Mette-Marit, who suffers from chronic pulmonary fibrosis and repeatedly cancels or accepts appointments depending on her current condition. After being on sick leave for several weeks and having to take it easy, there are currently more appointments in her calendar – signs of her permanent return to the public?
Hof makes short-term appointment changes
On Friday, October 13, 2023, the castle’s historic riding arena was inaugurated as part of the “Dronning Sonja KunstStall” (German Queen Sonja Art Stable). In addition to King Harald, 86, and Queen Sonja, 86, as hosts, Princess Astrid, 91, Prince Haakon, 50, and his wife Mette-Marit were also scheduled to take part, as had just been announced. However, without much ado, Mette-Marit’s participation was removed from the royal family’s official calendar shortly beforehand. A short-term change followed a little later: As can be seen from the official program of the Norwegian Royals, Mette-Marit also took part in the opening of the riding house.
Princess Mette-Marit takes part in the opening event
It wasn’t just the Norwegian people who were happy to finally see the Crown Princess again. It was certainly a nice evening for Mette-Marit herself: the event included performances by the Norwegian National Ballet accompanied by live music in the newly renovated “Dronning Sonja KunstStall”, which will be used in the future for changing art and cultural history exhibitions and concerts.
She is also traveling for Prince Christian’s birthday
And another last-minute change in the royal calendar was surprising: Princess Mette-Marit traveled to Denmark together with Prince Haakon and her daughter Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 19, to attend the big gala dinner on the occasion of the 18th birthday on Sunday, October 15th .Prince Christian’s birthday.
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The Crown Princess’ condition currently appears to be stable enough for further events. There are now further dates for Mette-Marit in the royal calendar: On Monday, October 23rd, she will take part in an audience with the royal couple together with Prince Haakon Representatives of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission received. Furthermore, on Thursday, October 26th, she and Haakon will attend a dinner at the palace that King Harald and Queen Sonja are hosting for representatives of the Norwegian Parliament.
She will “continue to carry out reduced activity”
In September, Guri Varpe, head of the court’s communications department, had little hope that Mette-Marit would make numerous appearances: “The Crown Princess will continue to have reduced activity and has no official program planned either this week or the coming autumn holidays.” , she explained in an email to Dana Press at the time. But the new entries in Mette-Marit’s diary show that the princess finally seems to be doing better. Royal fans would be happy if this indicates a lasting comeback.
Source used: kongehuset.no, Dana Press