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Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit receives new lung in successful transplant

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant.
  • The 52-year-old princess had been on a waiting list for the procedure since early June.
  • She was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, a chronic condition affecting lung function.

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has successfully undergone a lung transplant, the Norwegian Royal House announced on Wednesday. The 52-year-old princess is currently recovering from the procedure, which took place after she was placed on a waiting list for a donor lung in early June.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit, wife of Crown Prince Haakon, heir to the Norwegian throne, was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018. This chronic condition leads to scarring in the lungs, impairing the body's ability to absorb oxygen.

The Royal House's statement confirmed the successful surgery and expressed optimism about her recovery. The news brings a hopeful development for the royal family and the people of Norway, following the princess's ongoing health challenges.

Pulmonary fibrosis is a serious illness that can significantly impact quality of life. The successful transplant offers Crown Princess Mette-Marit a chance at improved health and a better prognosis.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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