In brief
Norway’s crown princess Mette‑Marit received a donor lung at Oslo Hospital, with doctors reporting the transplant as successful. The operation followed her years of battling rare pulmonary fibrosis, and she will remain in hospital for several weeks of close observation. Prince Haakon has adjusted his official schedule to support her recovery. The transplant comes two days after her son, Marius Borg Høiby, was sentenced to prison for rape, raising public concern about the royal family’s wellbeing. Experts warned that transplant patients require lifelong immunosuppressive medication, underscoring the delicate recovery ahead.
Hospital staff confirmed the operation was successful, noting that the 52‑year‑old princess returned to the ward in stable condition.
Medical specialists said the transplant process proceeded smoothly despite her complex medical history, and she is now under close observation for several weeks.
Prince Haakon will modify his official duties to support his wife as she recuperates.
The transplant followed her son, Marius Borg Høiby, being sentenced to prison for rape—a delay that sparked public interest in the family’s private welfare.
Mette‑Marit’s transplant comes after a year of declining health due to rare pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that forced her to reduce public appearances. Earlier this year the royal couple faced criticism over her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Experts highlighted the delicate nature of the recovery, noting that transplant recipients will need lifelong immunosuppressive medication and careful monitoring.
