The Norwegian palace has confirmed that Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a lung transplant waiting list. Sources close to the royal household reveal the decision followed a rapid deterioration in her health, linked to a previously undisclosed lung condition. Palace officials released a terse statement: “Her Highness’s medical team has determined transplantation is the only viable course.
” The princess, 47, has suffered from chronic lung scarring since 2019. No timeline has been given. The move raises questions about the depth of illness concealed from public view.
One courtier described the “intense pressure” on the family. Documents obtained by this bureau suggest the princess’s condition had been in decline for months, despite public appearances. Her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, is expected to assume additional public duties.
The palace refused further comment. The waiting list for lungs in Norway can take months. The family’s private healthcare has been a matter of controversy.
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