Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Health and Royal Family Support
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is receiving support from her family and a couples therapist, Lise Bjarkli, as she navigates a worsening chronic illness and recent public scrutiny. This comes after a week of procedures and an interview addressing her relationship with the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein NRK.
Couples Therapy and Royal Connections
Lise Bjarkli, a civil engineer, art therapist, and management consultant, runs “Min Livskraft AS,” offering coaching, therapy, and guidance in Asker, Norway. She is a certified PREP course leader and has specialized training in relational trauma Min Livskraft. Bjarkli was seen walking with Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit on Friday afternoon near Skaugum, the royal couple’s residence. She also lives a short walk from Skaugum.
Dagbladet contacted Bjarkli to inquire about her relationship with the crown prince couple, but she has not responded Dagbladet. On her website, Bjarkli offers couples therapy sessions and states her goal is to aid individuals “enjoy life, whether with others or just with yourself” Lise Bjarkli.
Crown Prince Haakon Addresses Marriage
During a televised interview with NRK, Crown Prince Haakon spoke about his marriage, emphasizing the strong foundation built over 25 years. He acknowledged that relationships have both good and disappointing days, but stressed the importance of a solid foundation during challenging times. He praised his wife, Mette-Marit, as “caring, wise and really strong” and stated he always wants her “on the team” when facing challenges Dagbladet.
Support from Berit Tversland
Berit Tversland, a longtime friend and former governess to Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Märtha Louise, also joined the walk at Skaugum. Tversland served as the royal family’s secretary for 12 years and remains close to the Crown Prince, who described her as “impressive” and someone he was “lucky to have” in his authorized biography Dagbladet. She was also pictured with Crown Princess Mette-Marit in Ålesund shortly before Princess Märtha Louise’s wedding.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Health Condition
The walk occurred as Crown Princess Mette-Marit manages chronic pulmonary fibrosis, a serious lung condition. She requires supplemental oxygen during activity, and was seen using a nasal catheter during the walk Dagbladet. Lung specialist Olav Kåre Refvem explains that pulmonary fibrosis reduces oxygen absorption, necessitating oxygen supplementation during exertion Dagbladet.
Refvem emphasizes that needing supplemental oxygen, even during activity, indicates a significant stage of the disease. The Palace announced that the Crown Princess’s condition has worsened, leading to her absence from the upcoming state visit to Belgium Dagbladet.