It may be that this is the one small window Ingrid Alexandra and Sverre Magnus have to study abroad. This could be a now-or-never situation, dependent on Mette-Marit's recovery. If she rests at home her chances of a good recovery are much better. Staying home away from viruses gives her time to heal, and that buys time for the two children to have their overseas experiences while they can. They'll be recalled home if things don't go well.

Too bad Martha Louise and her daughters can't pick up the slack. This is the downside of a scaled-down monarchy.

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