Norway Crown Princess Mette-Marit Receives Lung Transplant

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has successfully undergone a lung transplant, the Norwegian royal palace announced Wednesday. The 52-year-old is recovering at Rikshospitalet, Oslo's national hospital, where she is expected to remain for several weeks.

The procedure was described as successful by hospital officials. Are Holm, head of the hospital's pulmonary department, said they are very pleased that everything has gone well so far. He explained that remaining hospitalized for weeks is standard procedure to adjust medications, manage potential complications, and begin rehabilitation.

The Crown Princess was diagnosed in 2018 with pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive and incurable disease that scars lung tissue and causes serious breathing difficulties. Her condition worsened in recent months, leading doctors to place her on a transplant waiting list earlier this month. Prior to the surgery, she had been pictured using supplemental oxygen.

Her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, the heir to the Norwegian throne, will adjust his official schedule to be with his wife during her hospitalization, the palace stated. He had previously canceled engagements, including a reception and a cabinet...