Mette-Marit

Queen of Norway

Norwegian Kristiansand, Norway

Quick Info

ProfessionQueen of Norway
NationalityNorwegian
Date of Birth19/08/1973
Age53 years
BirthplaceKristiansand, Norway

Latest News about Mette-Marit

10/03/2026

Norway’s royal palace said Crown Princess Mette-Marit has not taken part in official engagements since late January because of ongoing health issues. Reports said officials were assessing whether a lung transplant might be needed as her condition continued to be monitored.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameMette-Marit Tjessem Høiby
TitleQueen of Norway
Known ForMember of the Norwegian royal family and wife of King Haakon

Personal Life

MarriedYes
Marriage Date25/08/2001
SpouseKing Haakon of Norway
Children

Relationships & More

SpouseKing Haakon of Norway
Children

Family

FatherSven O. Høiby
MotherMarit Tjessem
SiblingsThree siblings

Career

Royal RoleCrown Princess of Norway from 2001; later Queen of Norway
Public WorkRepresents the Norwegian royal family in official duties and supports humanitarian and cultural causes

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby.
2. Grew up in Vågsbygd, Kristiansand.
3. Was married to King Haakon in 2001.
4. Has three children, including one son from a previous relationship.
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