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Haakon of Norway turns 53 today. The royal family congratulated him in the morning with public wishes and a new photo. He will spend his special day in a private setting.
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Crown Princess Mette-Marit
Born: 19 August 1973
Mette-Marit is the wife of Crown Prince Haakon and Norway’s future queen. Her path to the top of the royal family as a single mother was an unusual one. Most recently, the legal troubles of her son Marius Borg Høiby and her own lung disease have made headlines.
Also known as: Mette-Marit
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RoyalsAre parties allowed? What Marius Borg Høiby can do under arrest
Marius Borg Høiby has been in custody for months. He's now allowed to spend several weeks under house arrest at the Skaugum estate. But what exactly is he permitted to do there?
RoyalsNo Appeal Filed: Marius Borg Høiby Allowed to Leave Prison
The prosecution is waiving an appeal: Marius Borg Høiby is allowed to serve his pretrial detention at home in Skaugum effective immediately, wearing an ankle monitor. He returns home on the same day his mother Mette-Marit was discharged from the hospital.
RoyalsRelief in Norway: Mette-Marit has left the hospital
Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been discharged from the hospital following her lung transplant. A months-long rehabilitation now begins. Crown Prince Haakon shows relief.
RoyalsWith ankle monitor at Skaugum: Marius Borg Høiby may return to Mette-Marit
Marius Borg Høiby may serve his pretrial detention with an electronic ankle monitor at Skaugum. His mother Mette-Marit's health condition after her lung transplant also played a role in the decision. The prosecutor's office can still file an appeal.
RoyalsCrown Prince Haakon gives hopeful insight into Mette-Marit's condition
During his stay in Miami, where he watched the World Cup quarterfinal between Norway and England, Crown Prince Haakon also spoke about Mette-Marit. Things are "getting better and better now" after the lung transplant. Meanwhile, the Norwegians are preparing to welcome home their soccer players.
RoyalsMarius Borg Høiby to remain in pretrial detention
The Norwegian prosecution has requested that Marius Borg Høiby be kept in pretrial detention for an additional four weeks. The son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit was sentenced to four years in prison in June. His defense cannot comprehend the request.
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For Norway's World Cup triumph: First pictures of Mette-Marit after surgery
For the first time since her lung transplant, a photo of Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been published. The Norwegian court showed the Crown Prince couple on Monday morning on Instagram - intently in front of the television during the match between Norway and Brazil.
RoyalsProsecution demands higher prison sentence for Marius Borg Høiby
Marius Borg Høiby's appeal could backfire: The Oslo prosecution is demanding a higher prison sentence in possible appeal proceedings for the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
RoyalsMarius Borg Høiby Does Not Appeal Pre-Trial Detention
Marius Borg Høiby remains in pre-trial detention for now. The son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit accepts the latest detention order and is not filing an appeal, as his attorney confirms.
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Norwegian Royals: First World Cup Cheers, Then Soccer Training in Brooklyn
One day after their stadium visit to the Norwegian World Cup match, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus laced up their soccer shoes themselves at a soccer school in Brooklyn. For the siblings, these are their first public appearances since their mother Mette-Marit's lung transplant.
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After Mette-Marit's Lung Surgery: Her Children Celebrate at the World Cup
While Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit recovers from a lung transplant, two of her children are following the World Cup in the USA. Ingrid Alexandra and Sverre Magnus watched the 3-2 victory against Senegal at the stadium.
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Ingrid Alexandra and Sverre Magnus travel to the USA for the World Cup
Just days after Mette-Marit's lung transplant, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus return to royal duties. The siblings will travel to the USA early next week to cheer on the Norwegian national team at the World Cup.
RoyalsQueen Sonja visits Mette-Marit in hospital
Mette-Marit can count on the support of her family following a lung transplant. After her husband and children, her mother-in-law Queen Sonja has reportedly visited the Crown Princess.
RoyalsNora Haukland speaks out: Prepared for appeal in Høiby case
Marius Borg Høiby's former partner Nora Haukland felt hope after the verdict against Mette-Marit's son. She would be prepared for an appeal process and would not remain silent then either, she shares.
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Like Mette-Marit of Norway: Prince Daniel Also Lives with Donor Organ
The news of Mette-Marit's lung transplant draws attention to another member of European high nobility: Prince Daniel of Sweden has been living with a donor kidney since 2009.
RoyalsAfter lung transplant: Queen Mary's thoughts are with Mette-Marit
The Norwegian and Danish royal houses maintain a close connection. After Mette-Marit's lung transplant, Queen Mary has therefore personally shared that her thoughts are with the Crown Princess.
RoyalsDespite detention: Marius Borg Høiby was apparently at the hospital with Mette-Marit
Marius Borg Høiby allegedly secretly visited his mother, Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, in the hospital, even though he remains in detention.
RoyalsShe has a new lung: The long ordeal of Mette-Marit
Since 2018, it has been known that Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit is seriously ill. Since then, she and her family have endured a great deal.
RoyalsPalace announces: Crown Princess Mette-Marit has a new lung
The Norwegian Palace has confirmed that Crown Princess Mette-Marit has received a new lung. The transplant proceeded "successfully".
RoyalsDue to Mette-Marit's Health: Haakon Cancels Additional Appointments
Norway's Crown Prince Haakon has canceled several official appointments at short notice. The reason is his wife Mette-Marit's health condition. The Crown Princess is on the waiting list for a lung transplant.
RoyalsMarius Borg Høiby files appeal and reportedly rioted in prison
Marius Borg Høiby will appeal his prison sentence, his lawyers have announced. Additionally, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit reportedly rioted in prison.
RoyalsShortly after verdict: Marius Borg Høiby wants to appeal
Marius Borg Høiby does not want to accept his conviction and is determined to appeal. His lawyers are simultaneously requesting his release - with regard to the seriously ill Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
RoyalsFour Years in Prison for Marius Borg Høiby: Palace Remains Silent
The Norwegian Palace has stated in emails to various media outlets that it will not comment on the verdict against Marius Borg Høiby.