Crown Princess Mette-Marit discharged from hospital after lung transplant

Background to the Illness

The transplant itself had taken place approximately four weeks before the announcement of the discharge. This meant the Crown Princess had spent around one month in inpatient treatment before being able to return to her residence. Further details about the location or the exact date of the surgery were not made public by the Royal House.

As early as June 5, Oslo University Hospital had announced that Mette-Marit had been placed on the waiting list for a lung transplant. This came after her state of health had previously deteriorated significantly. The decision marked a turning point in public communication about the Crown Princess's health.

Mette-Marit had already been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018. In this chronic illness, the lung tissue becomes scarred, which restricts the body's oxygen uptake. The disease is progressive and can lead to a severe impairment of lung function in the long term.

Path to the Transplant

According to Oslo University Hospital, without the operation Mette-Marit would probably have had only around one more year to live. This assessment underscores the seriousness of the situation that made placement on the waiting list and the subsequent transplant necessary.

The disease had progressed over several years since the diagnosis. She was placed on the transplant list after her condition had deteriorated in a way that made surgical intervention necessary. The Norwegian public followed the development with great sympathy.

Outlook on the Recovery

With her discharge, a longer phase of rehabilitation now begins for the Crown Princess. Her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, emphasized that full recovery would still take a great deal of time. The return home is nevertheless an important milestone on the road to improvement.

The Norwegian Royal House announced that it would provide updates on the further course of recovery only to the extent compatible with regard for the Crown Princess's privacy. Public appearances by Mette-Marit are expected to be absent for a considerable time to come.

The report was published citing the Austria Presse Agentur (APA). The announcement of the discharge was issued on Tuesday by the Royal House and concluded a phase of intensive medical care at Oslo University Hospital.