Oslo, Norway – The Norwegian Royal Palace announced that Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on the waiting list for a lung transplant after her health deteriorated due to chronic pulmonary fibrosis.
This will limit her ability to perform her official duties in the coming period.
The palace explained in a statement that Crown Prince Haakon will adjust his official
schedule to spend more time with his wife before and after the anticipated surgery.
In addition, his engagements and travel within Norway and abroad will be reduced.
Developments in the health condition
Princess Mette-Marit, 52, was diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis in 2018.
This disease progressively affects lung function and may, in some cases, require a lung transplant.
The royal family confirmed that the princess’s health requires close monitoring in the coming period.
In the meantime, she continues to receive the necessary medical care in preparation for potential surgery.
Changes within the royal family
The palace indicated that Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra has returned from Australia,
where she was pursuing her studies. She will spend the autumn semester at the University of Oslo.
Prince Sverre Magnus will also begin his studies in a European country,
but is prepared to return to Norway should family circumstances require it.
The Crown Prince and his wife have decided to postpone their 25th wedding anniversary celebrations, which were scheduled for August.
A royal journey full of
Mte-Marit married Crown Prince Haakon in 2001 in Oslo Cathedral, after an acquaintance that began in 1999 during a music festival.
Since then she has become one of the most prominent figures in the Norwegian royal family.
The announcement of her health condition comes at a time when the royal family is widely followed in Norway.
It also receives popular and official wishes for the princess’s recovery and the success of the expected treatment.
