Daughter of Norway’s ailing crown princess returns from Australia
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway has returned from her studies in Australia to be with her seriously ill mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit. The crown princess has been battling a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis since 2018, which has significantly impacted her health and duties. The royal family is coming together during this challenging time as they face both health and legal issues.
- ▪Crown Princess Mette-Marit was diagnosed with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis in 2018.
- ▪Princess Ingrid Alexandra returned to Oslo on June 3 to support her mother.
- ▪Crown Prince Haakon also cut short a trip to Japan to be with the family.
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Daughter of Norway’s ailing crown princess returns from AustraliaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxNorway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit was in 2018, diagnosed with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Jun 03, 2026, 05:20 PMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 05:20 PMOSLO – The daughter of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has cut short her studies in Australia and returned to Oslo on June 3 to be at the bedside of her seriously ill mother.Princess Mette-Marit, 52, was diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, which causes breathing difficulties and has forced her to scale back her official duties.Her daughter, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, has been studying social sciences at the University of Sydney since 2025.Princess Mette-Marit’s husband,…
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