The story of Mette-Marit, the new queen of Norway

Mette-Marit was 25 years old and a single mother, living an ordinary life when she met Prince Haakon, the heir to the Norwegian throne, in 1999. The meeting took place at the Quart music festival in her hometown, Kristiansand.

The two met in secret for several months before the news spread. Mette-Marit quickly became a prominent figure in Norwegian royal life, and their relationship was marked by challenges.

Despite the difficulties encountered, the two continued to build a life together, culminating in their marriage and the formation of a family.

Illness and scandals

In 2026, she found herself at the center of a scandal after private emails between her and Epstein were made public by the U.S. Department of Justice in January 2026. The correspondence continued even after his conviction. Subsequently, she apologized to the royal family, which was also affected by the scandal.

In fact, this is not the only scandal involving the royal family.

In June, her first son, Marius, was found guilty of two of the four counts of rape and one of domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison.

At the same time, Mette-Marit also faced serious health issues, with the press widely reporting on her chronic pulmonary fibrosis, which made it difficult for her to breathe. However, two days after her son Marius's conviction, the Royal Palace announced that Mette-Marit had undergone a successful lung transplant.

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