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Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit to undergo lung transplant amid worsening health
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Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit to undergo lung transplant amid worsening health

ARY News · Jun 8, 2026, 7:55 AM

Key takeaways

  • The announcement follows a severe and “life-threatening” deterioration in her condition due to her ongoing battle with chronic pulmonary fibrosis.
  • The Diagnosis: Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 52, was diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, an incurable disease causing progressive lung scarring and severely restricted oxygen intake.
  • The Update: Following a comprehensive medical evaluation at Oslo University Hospital (Rikshospitalet), respiratory specialists confirmed that her lung condition has reached a serious, critical stage.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize The Norwegian Royal Family has shared a critical health update regarding Crown Princess Mette-Marit, confirming that she has officially been placed on a national waiting list for a lung transplant.

The announcement follows a severe and “life-threatening” deterioration in her condition due to her ongoing battle with chronic pulmonary fibrosis.

The Diagnosis: Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 52, was diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, an incurable disease causing progressive lung scarring and severely restricted oxygen intake.

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