A recent photograph of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has raised concerns regarding her health after she was seen walking with an oxygen mask during an outing. This image, captured by Norwegian magazine Se og Hør, included her husband Crown Prince Haakon, therapist Lise Strand Bjarklin, and her former tutor Berit Tversland. The presence of the oxygen mask indicates her ongoing struggle with pulmonary fibrosis, a condition she has been managing publicly for some time.

In a recent interview with Norway's public broadcaster NRK, Mette-Marit discussed her health issues, including her battle with the disease and her controversial connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The interview was limited to 20 minutes due to her declining health, underscoring the seriousness of her condition. Mette-Marit expressed uncertainty about her role in the Norwegian royal duties in the future as her health continues to fluctuate.

As the Crown Princess has traditionally played a supportive role alongside her husband, there are growing concerns about the implications of her illness on their royal functions. Her health situation not only affects her personally but also raises questions about the future of the royal family’s engagements and public image, as well as their ability to maintain royal traditions in the face of personal health challenges.