Oslo, Norway – The Norwegian Royal Palace confirmed today that Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant and is currently recovering. The procedure, deemed necessary due to the princess’s long-standing pulmonary fibrosis, was performed at Oslo University Hospital. Palace officials reported that the surgery was complex but without complications, and the princess is now under post-operative care.
In a statement, the palace expressed gratitude to the medical team and the anonymous donor’s family, while requesting privacy for the royal family during this period. Pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive scarring of the lungs, has limited the princess’s public engagements in recent years. The transplant offers a potential improvement in her quality of life, though long-term recovery and immunosuppressive therapy pose ongoing challenges.
The palace confirmed that Crown Prince Haakon and their children are at her bedside. Public support has been widespread, with well-wishers leaving flowers and messages outside the royal residence. This development comes as a hopeful moment in the face of a chronic condition that affects millions worldwide, underscoring the life-saving potential of organ donation.
The palace will provide further updates on the princess’s progress as appropriate.
