Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit Recovers After Successful Lung Transplant
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant and is currently recovering from the procedure. The royal household announced the news in a statement on Wednesday. The 52-year-old princess was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, a chronic condition that causes scarring in the lungs and reduces oxygen uptake.

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has successfully undergone a lung transplant and is now in recovery. The royal household confirmed the news in a statement released on Wednesday.
The 52-year-old wife of Crown Prince Haakon, who is the heir to the Norwegian throne, was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018. This chronic disease is characterized by scarring in the lungs, which impairs their ability to take in oxygen.
Princess Mette-Marit had been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant, a detail that Oslo University Hospital announced on June 5.
According to the South China Morning Post, the procedure was deemed successful.
