
The Norwegian royal house has announced that . “The lung transplant has been a success so far,” says Arnt Fiane, cardiothoracic surgeon and head of the Heart and Lung Transplant Program at Rikshospitalet, Oslo University Hospital. The princess is already recovering from the intervention, as they explain. “Like all newly transplanted patients, he will remain in the hospital for several weeks,” says Are Holm, professor of Medicine at the University of Oslo, in the statement released by the palace, with the aim of “adjusting medication, controlling possible complications and carrying out rehabilitation.” In addition, the royal house has reported that the next update on her health will be given when the princess is discharged. “The crown prince and princess express their sincere gratitude for the numerous messages of love and affection they have received. This means a lot to them in these difficult times,” the statement concludes.