Crown Princess Mette-Marit Cancels Leipzig Book Fair Appearance Due to Health

Norway's literary showcase as the guest country at the Leipzig Book Fair will proceed as planned despite the Crown Princess's absence caused by her lung fibrosis condition.

• Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has canceled her scheduled appearance at the Leipzig Book Fair due to health complications from her chronic lung fibrosis.
• The Norwegian Royal Court confirmed that her condition has led to increased challenges, requiring more rest and flexibility in her official engagements.
• Norway remains the guest country at the Leipzig Book Fair, with a robust program featuring contemporary literature, historical narratives, crime novels, and indigenous Sami works.
• Prominent Norwegian authors, including Karl Ove Knausgård and Maja Lunde, will participate in the event as planned from March 27 to 30, 2025.
• Mette-Marit’s planned attendance was intended to highlight the cultural exchange between Germany and Norway, a theme that continues to underpin Norway's presence at the fair.

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