Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has successfully undergone a lung transplant in Oslo. The 52-year-old princess, who was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, will remain in the hospital for several weeks for observation as she recovers. Her condition had worsened in recent months, prompting the transplant. Prince Haakon will adjust his official duties to support her during her recovery. This news comes shortly after her son, Marius Borg Høiby, was sentenced to prison. Royal commentator Ole-Jørgen Schulsrud-Hansen described the transplant as "very happy news for the Norwegian royal family."

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has successfully undergone a lung transplant and is currently recovering, according to a statement from the royal household. The 52-year-old princess, wife of Crown Prince Haakon, was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, a chronic lung condition. The hospital confirmed the transplant has been successful "so far," though the exact date of the procedure was not specified. She will remain hospitalized for several weeks for recovery, a common practice for transplant patients.

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant due to a deteriorating incurable lung disease. The royal household announced that she has suspended official duties and will undergo the operation when a donor is available. The princess, diagnosed in 2018 with pulmonary fibrosis, experiences breathing difficulties as scar tissue stiffens her lungs. Her condition has worsened significantly over the past six months, with a notable increase in lung scarring and a considerable decline in lung function in the last three months. This illness has repeatedly impacted her ability to perform official duties and engage in activities like hiking and skiing.

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant due to a significant decline in her health. Doctors estimate she has about a year to live without the surgery. The 52-year-old, wife of Crown Prince Haakon, was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, a chronic lung disease. Oslo's University Hospital indicated in December that a transplant was becoming necessary. The article states the crown princess has now been added to Norway's list of potential recipients.