Oslo, Norway – Oslo University Hospital announced the successful completion of a lung transplant for Mette-Marit, wife of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, after years of battling chronic pulmonary fibrosis.
The hospital also confirmed that she will remain under medical care for the coming weeks to complete her recovery and rehabilitation.
Post-surgery medical follow-up
Doctors explained that the 52-year-old princess will be closely monitored in the hospital in the coming period.
Her medications will be adjusted following the transplant,
and any potential complications will be monitored. In addition, a physical rehabilitation program will begin to help her gradually regain her activity level.
Mette-Marit was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, a chronic disease that causes scarring of lung tissue.
As a result, this disease affects the lungs’ ability to absorb oxygen and has led to a decline in her health in recent years.
Her deteriorating health led to her being placed on the waiting list
On June 5th, Oslo University Hospital announced that Crown Princess Haakon had been placed
on the lung transplant waiting list after a significant deterioration in her health.
Medical assessments indicated that her chances of survival would have been greatly reduced without the transplant.
The Norwegian Royal Palace confirmed that Prince Haakon and his wife expressed
their gratitude for the messages of support and solidarity they received from the public.
The palace also stated that no further updates regarding her health would be released until after her discharge from the hospital.
Assurances of no preferential treatment
Officials at Oslo University Hospital emphasized that members of the royal family
do not receive any special treatment or priority on organ transplant waiting lists.
They also confirmed that all patients are subject to the same medical criteria.
According to official medical data, between 30 and 35 lung transplants are performed annually in Norway.
In a related matter, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre praised Mette-Marit for her transparency in discussing her illness.
He also stated that her experience could offer hope and psychological support to patients with similar conditions.
