Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has undergone a successful lung transplant at a hospital in Norway. The princess, married to Crown Prince Haakon, has been fighting pulmonary fibrosis since 2018 and has been using an oxygen mask at recent events to aid her breathing.
The Royal Family of Norway confirmed that the 52-year-old princess is recovering well after the significant surgery. Head of Thoracic Surgery at Oslo University Hospital, Arna Tiane, stated that the lung transplant has been successful and expressed gratitude to the medical team involved.
The Crown Princess will remain in the hospital for several weeks for post-transplant care, including medication adjustment, complication treatment, and rehabilitation, as per Are Holm, head of the Pulmonology Department.
A statement from the Royal Family stated, “Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit underwent a successful lung transplant at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet.” The Crown Prince and Crown Princess appreciated the support during this challenging time.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra, the couple’s daughter, returned from studying in Australia to be with her mother following her deteriorating health. Crown Prince Haakon mentioned that Ingrid Alexandra plans to return to complete her studies in Australia after being with her mother for a while.
In other news, the Royal Family’s statement coincided with Mette-Marit’s son, Marius Borg Høiby, being sentenced to four years in prison for two counts of rape. Høiby was found guilty of crimes involving two women, including incidents at the Crown Prince’s estate and in Oslo.
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