Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit reappears after lung transplant, celebrates team's World Cup win

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has made her first public appearance since undergoing a lung transplant in June, sharing a moment of national celebration with her family.

The Royal House released a photograph of the Crown Princess and her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, joyfully watching Norway's historic World Cup victory over Brazil. The image captured them wearing Norwegian team scarves, a symbol of their shared excitement.

"Yesterday was a historic night!" the Royal House stated on Instagram, noting the "emotion" with which the entire royal family experienced the match. King Harald V and Queen Sonja watched from their island residence, while Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit followed the game from the Royal Palace in Oslo. Princess Ingrid Alexandra and her brother Sverre Magnus were present at the stadium in the United States.

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Yesterday was a historic night!

The photograph of Mette-Marit, smiling and casually dressed, has garnered numerous comments from Norwegians expressing happiness at her visible recovery. Many noted her apparent well-being and ability to enjoy the celebratory occasion. The Royal House confirmed that while Mette-Marit has left the hospital to continue her recovery at the palace, she has not yet received medical clearance.

This appearance offers a moment of joy for the royal family, who have navigated a challenging year. Beyond Mette-Marit's health struggles, which included a significant worsening of her chronic pulmonary fibrosis and the need for oxygen support, the family has also dealt with revelations concerning her past friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the legal issues surrounding her son Marius Borg Høiby.

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The Royal House of Norway stated that the entire royal family experienced the match with "emotion."