Her forty-ninth birthday has brought a bittersweet gift to Princess Mette Marit of Norway. Prince Haakon’s wife celebrated her birthday just a few days ago and although many details of how the celebrations will be have yet to emerge, the reality is that the Royal House has just announced that the Princess has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Through a brief statement issued by the press department, it was explained that the heir’s wife had tested positive and had normal symptoms. As they show, The Princess is under the supervision of her trusted doctorbut no further details were released. In addition, it is unknown if any other members of the Royal Family have contracted the disease.

A news that has raised concerns about the plight of King Harald’s daughter-in-law and Sonia of Norway. Don’t forget it Mette Marit is part of the group at risk for most diseases, considering that for several years he suffered from pulmonary fibrosis which did not allow him to carry out fully normal activities, although without neglecting his agenda and commitments. Moreover, as the Royal Family was enjoying a proper vacation, Mette Marit did not have to cancel her activities and recovered in peace.

It is hoped that, after the holidays, the Princes will make a state trip to England, around September 14. The date on which it was most likely that the Princess would fully recover.

The Princess is the fourth member of the Norwegian Royal Family to have tested positive for coronavirus, including King Harald, her husband Prince Haakon and their daughter Princess Ingrid Alexandra. Only Queen Sonia has not contracted the disease.

Due to Mette Marit’s special situation, more precautions were taken. It wasn’t that during the pandemic, the Princess, along with the Kings, were the family members who limited her agenda the most, in order to avoid risk. The heir’s wife had long suffered from pulmonary fibrosis which, although under medical supervision and control, largely determined her schedule.

It’s been intense lately for the Norwegian Royal Family. Just a few weeks ago, the coming of age daughter Ingrid, with a memorable party attended by many royal dignitaries. Princess Haakon and Mette Marit, at the age of eighteen, is becoming increasingly prominent even though, for now, she is not expected to have her own agenda, but rather to focus on her studies.