Mette-Marit placed on lung transplant list

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has been placed on an urgent lung transplant list, according to a press release issued Friday by Oslo's Rikshospitalet hospital. The announcement comes as the Norwegian royal's health has reportedly deteriorated due to her ongoing battle with pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease she was diagnosed with in 2018.

Are Holm, a chief physician and lung specialist at Rikshospitalet, stated in the press release that the progression of the Crown Princess's lung disease is serious. "After a comprehensive medical assessment, she has now been placed on the list of individuals who will undergo a lung transplant as soon as possible," Holm said, as reported by the Norwegian Royal House.

The news highlights the severity of Mette-Marit's condition, which has been a private matter for years. Pulmonary fibrosis causes scarring of the lung tissue, making it increasingly difficult to breathe. While the specific timeline for a transplant remains uncertain, being placed on the list signifies that her condition requires immediate medical intervention.

The Crown Princess has largely maintained her public duties despite her illness, though her public appearances have become less frequent in recent times. The announcement is expected to bring renewed attention to her health and the challenges associated with managing chronic lung disease.

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The development in the Crown Princess's lung disease is serious. After a comprehensive medical assessment, she has now been placed on the list of individuals who will undergo a lung transplant as soon as possible.