Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has undergone a successful lung transplant procedure at a hospital in Norway. The princess, who is married to Crown Prince Haakon, has been fighting pulmonary fibrosis since 2018 and recently required an oxygen mask for breathing assistance at public events.
The Norwegian Royal Family has confirmed that the 52-year-old princess is recovering well post-surgery, as stated by Head of Thoracic Surgery at Oslo University Hospital, Arna Tiane, who reported a successful outcome. Expressing gratitude, Tiane acknowledged the teamwork in planning and executing the operation.
The Princess is expected to remain hospitalized at Rikshospitalet for several weeks to undergo medication adjustments, address any complications, and undergo rehabilitation, according to Are Holm, the head of the Pulmonology Department at the hospital.
In an official statement, the Royal Family of Norway announced the successful lung transplant surgery of Crown Princess Mette-Marit at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit appreciate the heartfelt messages received during this challenging period.
Meanwhile, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, the couple’s daughter, has returned from studying in Australia to be by her mother’s side amid her deteriorating health condition, according to Crown Prince Haakon. The duration of her stay in Oslo is uncertain, as she aims to complete her studies in Australia before deciding on her return.
In other news, the Norwegian palace reported that Mette-Marit’s son, 29-year-old Marius Borg Høiby, has been sentenced to four years in prison for two counts of rape. Høiby was found guilty of assaulting two women, with incidents occurring in different locations between 2018 and 2024.
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