“He doesn’t appear in the photos.” Haakon from Norway tells about the incurable illness of his wife, Princess Mette-Marit.

“It’s a disease that can’t be seen in photographs.” In his work, Haakon: Stories of the Crown PrinceOut across Norway on November 2nd, Norway’s Prince Haakon opens up about his personal journey, giving a few words about his love story with his wife, Princess Mette-Marit. As reported Galawho had access to the autobiography, he also trusts, in a chapter called About fifty about a serious disease affecting the latter, a chronic disease called pulmonary fibrosis.

“It makes a difference in life”

Although he looks very healthy in the photos, the reality is completely different. The 50-year-old former regular resident is actually being watched closely by a team of doctors as symptoms limit her abilities. After physical exertion, quickly tired “out of breath when climbing a small hill”. Although his condition should not worsen drastically, Haakon from Norway still clarified that this incurable disease cannot be cured or improved. Princess Mette-Marit is receiving treatment to slow the progression of pulmonary fibrosis, but knows she will not be cured. “You never know when those days will come. This life is different from what it used to be,” the crown prince wrote on his pages.

For example, he cites several events that have been canceled due to female fatigue, including last September’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of Sweden’s King Carl Gustaf’s accession to the throne. “He has a lot of good days. But the uncertainty is still there. Should we cancel it? We don’t know. “That’s part of life, too, illness and facing adversity together,” he continued.