Norwegian Crown Princess's Health Gradually Improving After Lung Transplant
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit underwent a lung transplant due to chronic pulmonary fibrosis. Her condition is slowly improving, but the recovery is still in its early stages.
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has provided an update on the health of his wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, following her recent lung transplant. He stated that she is feeling better but emphasized that they are only at the beginning of the recovery journey.
The transplant was necessary after years of battling chronic pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that gradually scars lung tissue and reduces oxygen intake. The Crown Princess first publicly disclosed her illness in 2018. In recent years, her health had deteriorated, forcing her to cut back on official royal duties.
The surgery was performed in June 2026 at Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet. It was successful, and the Crown Princess is now recovering under medical supervision. Throughout the process, her family has remained close by her side.
