Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit discharged after lung transplant

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has been released from the hospital after successfully recovering from a lung transplant. The procedure, performed on June 17 at Oslo University Hospital, was necessitated by worsening chronic pulmonary fibrosis.

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I am deeply grateful. First of all, I want to thank everyone who chooses organ donation. It has given me the gift of life, and I lack the words to describe how grateful and moved I am by it.

In a statement released by the Royal House, the Crown Princess conveyed profound gratitude for organ donation, describing it as "the gift of life." She expressed being "deeply grateful and moved" by the generosity of the donor. Mette-Marit also extended her thanks to her family, the medical team, including doctors, surgeons, nurses, and physiotherapists, as well as all healthcare workers.

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I want to send a very special greeting to my friends with fibrosis. You have been extraordinary during one of the most difficult stages of my life. Living with fibrosis is not for the faint of heart, and not a single day goes by without me thinking about how strong you are.

She offered a special message to her "friends with fibrosis," acknowledging their strength during one of the most challenging periods of her life. "Living with fibrosis is not for the faint of heart, and not a single day goes by without me thinking about how strong you are," she added.

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It is a great relief to have Mette-Marit back home after almost a month of hospitalization.

Crown Prince Haakon shared his relief at having his wife home, calling it "a great relief." He expressed admiration for Oslo University Hospital and acknowledged that while the recovery journey is long and potential complications exist, they are pleased with the progress made so far. The Royal House noted that Mette-Marit will not undertake official duties during her rehabilitation, which is expected to last about a year before her condition stabilizes.

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We are all very happy that the first phase has gone as well as it has. Although we know that we have a long road to recovery ahead of us and that complications may arise, we feel very good about having come this far.