But under the surface is a tragic history that has played out on a public stage.
Hiby’s challenges, along with intense media scrutiny, brought their private family issues into the public eye.
Mette-Marit addressed the speculation head-on during a press conference in 2001.

Though she never admitted to any specific wrongdoing, she did condemn drugs.
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The terrorist event that took place on the same day as the bomb attack on Oslo.
Dozens were injured, and a total of 77 people were killed.
“The people triumphed.”

Stoltenberg then encouraged attendees to support those who were still struggling with loss.
“We will not forget you when the long days of summer give way to autumn darkness.”
Mette-Marit was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, a rare and incurable lung disease.

Pulmonary fibrosis causes scarring in the lungs, making it progressively harder to breathe.
For Mette-Marit, this condition meant reducing her royal duties and focusing more on her health and well-being.
In an emotional statement fromThe Royal House of Norway,Mette-Marit explained that the news was life-altering.

“My goal is to continue to work and participate in official programs as much as possible.”
“What the police can say about the rape is that it involves sexual intercourse without intercourse.
The victim is said to have been unable to resist the act.”

In a statement released through his attorney, Hoiby initially blamed mental disorders as the reason for his troubles.
But he also admitted to his own mistakes for the incidents.
“I will now resume this treatment and take it very seriously.”
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“It has been tough.
There is nothing else to say other than that.
It has been really, really tough for us.”