Norway’s new Queen Mette-Marit, a fairytale beset by woe
OSLO, Aug 28 — The life of Norway’s new Queen Mette-Marit was once considered a fairytale, but a lung transp...
Norway's Queen Mette-Marit, once a symbol of a modern monarchy, now faces a tarnished image following a series of personal struggles. Born in 1973 to a troubled family in Kristiansand, she rose from humble beginnings to marry Crown Prince Haakon in 2001. However, her fairy tale took a dark turn in recent years. Diagnosed with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, Mette-Marit underwent a lung transplant in 2026 at the age of 52, limiting her public appearances.
Her son, Marius, was convicted of rape and assault in 2026 and sentenced to four years in prison, a scandal that further damaged her reputation. Adding to her woes, Norwegian media revealed in 2026 that Mette-Marit had a prolonged relationship with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, shocking the nation. Despite apologizing and defending herself, the scandal eroded public support for her as a future queen, dealing a blow to the monarchy.
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