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Princess Mette-Marit Awaits Lung Transplant
5 Jun
Summary
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit is on a lung transplant waiting list.
- She suffers from an incurable lung disease diagnosed in 2018.
- Her son faces a rape trial while she awaits surgery.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is now on a waiting list for a lung transplant, as announced by the royal household. The princess, who has been battling a rare and incurable form of pulmonary fibrosis since 2018, has suspended her official duties.
Her condition has worsened significantly over the past six months, with a lung specialist noting dangerous deterioration. The transplant is considered a last resort for individuals with a limited life expectancy but who are still well enough to undergo the major procedure.
This health crisis occurs as her son, Marius Borg Høiby, awaits a verdict in his rape trial. Høiby, who denies the most serious charges, has reportedly requested release from custody due to his mother's serious illness.
Princess Mette-Marit's health issues also come to light following the release of documents detailing her past contact with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with whom she has expressed regret for her association.
