Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit leaves hospital after lung transplant

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has left the hospital after undergoing a successful lung transplant. The 52-year-old royal shared her profound gratitude for the gift of life bestowed upon her by organ donors, stating that words cannot fully express her appreciation.

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I am very grateful

"This decision has given me life. There are not enough words to express my gratitude and humility," she said in a statement. The Crown Princess also extended her thanks to her support network, including her family, doctors, nurses, psychotherapists, and other healthcare staff who accompanied her on her challenging journey.

She specifically addressed her "fibrosis friends," acknowledging their strength and resilience in facing the daily challenges of living with the condition. "In one of the most difficult stages of my life, you were simply wonderful. Living with fibrosis is not for the faint of heart. Every day I think about how strong you are," she wrote. The Crown Princess highlighted the immense support she received from people across Norway during her illness, which provided her with strength when she needed it most.

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This decision has given me life. There are not enough words to express my gratitude and humility

Crown Prince Haakon expressed his relief at his wife's progress, acknowledging that the recovery process will be lengthy but celebrating the significant advancement. Mette-Marit's lung transplant was announced in mid-June. She was diagnosed with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, a condition that causes breathing difficulties.

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In one of the most difficult stages of my life, you were simply wonderful. Living with fibrosis is not for the faint of heart. Every day I think about how strong you are