Norway’s Crown Princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has successfully undergone a lung transplant after battling pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic and progressive lung disease. The Norwegian Royal Palace confirmed the successful procedure, noting the Crown Princess, aged 52, had been diagnosed with the condition in 2018. The disease is characterized by scarring of lung tissue, which progressively impairs oxygen uptake and causes severe breathing difficulties.

Earlier this month, the palace announced that Crown Princess Mette-Marit had been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant due to a significant worsening of her health. Following the successful surgery, she is expected to remain hospitalized for several weeks for recovery, medication adjustment, and rehabilitation. Crown Prince Haakon, the heir to the throne, will be adjusting his schedule to support his wife during this critical period.