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Norway Princess Needs Lung Transplant
19 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit requires a lung transplant due to declining health.
- She was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, a chronic lung disease.
- Preparations are underway for the transplant as her condition has worsened.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is expected to undergo a lung transplant due to a recent decline in her health. The 52-year-old royal, married to Crown Prince Haakon, has been living with pulmonary fibrosis since 2018, a condition that scars the lungs and impairs oxygen intake.
Recent medical assessments indicated a significant worsening of her condition, prompting the decision for transplant preparations. The Crown Princess shared that her illness has progressed more rapidly than she and her doctors had expected, despite initial hopes that medication would suffice.
While a specific date for placement on the transplant waiting list has not been set, medical professionals at Oslo University Hospital confirm preparations are being made. Crown Prince Haakon noted the visible struggle his wife has experienced with breathing, highlighting the family's awareness of her health challenges.
