Overview
- Court communications chief Guri Varpe told TV2 that Mette-Marit's chronic lung fibrosis has recently deteriorated and doctors at Rikshospitalet have begun preparations to evaluate her for a possible lung transplant.
- Her public calendar has been empty since her last appearance in late January, and the palace says future engagements will be adjusted to her health needs.
- The Royal Court and treating lung specialist Are Martin Holm rejected claims that December’s health announcement was timed to the Epstein file releases, citing practical scheduling factors.
- Archival footage from the 1996 dating show Lysthuset has been republished by foreign outlets, with reports noting she was pregnant with her son Marius at the time.
- Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre renewed calls for openness on Epstein-related questions, while Mette-Marit's eldest son remains on trial in Oslo on multiple charges with coverage noting potential sentences of up to 16 years.