Concern in Norway: Princess Mette-Marit receives a hard blow at the worst possible time

The 52nd birthday of Princess Mette-Marit of Norway was supposed to be a day of joy and celebration, but it has turned into a cause for concern. What seemed like a day of rest and happiness has been overshadowed by an unexpected event that has put the Royal Family at the center of attention.

In the midst of a complicated year, with emotional ups and downs and personal difficulties, Mette-Marit hoped to find comfort on such a special date. However, reality struck harshly. What has really happened for serenity to turn into anguish in a matter of hours?

Marius Borg's indictment overshadows Princess Mette-Marit's birthday

The news that has marked this anniversary has been the indictment of her eldest son, Marius Borg Høiby, for 32 serious offenses. This information, confirmed by the Norwegian prosecutor's office, reached the media on the eve of the celebration and has eclipsed any attempt at festivity.

The event has caused enormous shock, since Marius, although separated from the institution, has always been linked to the princess's image. For Mette-Marit, the situation is a devastating blow at a time when she needed calm and discretion. The indictment has opened a judicial scenario that threatens to drag on for months, with the trial scheduled for January 2026.

The Royal House decided not to organize official events to commemorate her birthday, a decision that confirms the sensitivity of the moment. The institutional silence contrasts with the magnitude of the personal crisis the princess is going through, as she faces her darkest birthday.

Prince Haakon breaks the silence and shows the harshness of the moment

The seriousness was underlined by the prosecutor's own words: "These are very serious acts that can leave a mark and destroy lives." They also emphasized that "the fact that the accused belongs to the Royal Family will not influence the judicial process." A blunt statement that shows the magnitude of the matter.

Amid the media commotion, the only member of the Royal Family to speak out was Prince Haakon. With a calm but visibly affected tone, he described the situation as "challenging and difficult for everyone." His statement sought to convey strength and continuity in institutional commitments, despite the storm surrounding the family.

This public message was interpreted as an attempt to protect Mette-Marit, who remains silent. Haakon wanted to send a signal of normality, reaffirming that, despite the crisis, the Norwegian Royal Family will continue to fulfill their obligations. However, it is clear that the emotional weight of what happened falls directly on the princess.

Mette-Marit's fragile health worsens the pain of this crisis

Princess Mette-Marit is not going through her best time, and that was known before this new blow. Since 2018, she has been fighting chronic pulmonary fibrosis that limits her activities and forces her to rethink her official schedule. Nevertheless, she has always been firm in her desire to keep her commitment to Norway and accompany Prince Haakon in his institutional duties.

By the end of 2024, she had already publicly acknowledged that the year had been "very hard" for the whole family. She even confessed that they needed "professional help" to cope with the difficulties, reflecting the magnitude of the pressure they were under. What no one expected was that, right on her birthday, the situation would take another painful turn.

This progressive deterioration is now combined with concern for her son, intensifying the anguish in an already complicated period. Every appearance by Mette-Marit reflects an effort to keep serenity, although the weight of the illness and family problems is evident.