Mette-Marit of Norway He faces a new stage in his life. The crown princess52 years old, has successfully undergone a lung transplant in it Rikshospitalet de Osloas confirmed by the Norwegian Royal House and have been picked up by the country’s main media. The intervention comes after months of concern about worsening pulmonary fibrosis which was diagnosed in 2018.
The wife of Prince Haakon of Norway had been included on the waiting list for a transplant on June 5, after doctors confirmed that the evolution of her chronic lung disease It was serious. The Royal Family itself then explained that the decision had been made after exhaustive medical examinations and due to the potentially fatal nature of the illness.
Now it starts to Mette-Marit a particularly delicate phase. According to the Norwegian press, the princess will remain hospitalized for several weeks to receive medical monitoring, adjust medication and prevent possible complications. Then there will be a rehabilitation period in which the Royal Family has announced that it will not offer new updates until there is relevant news about its evolution.
Haakon adapts his agenda
The news represents a respite for the norwegian royal family after weeks of maximum concern. In recent months, the image of Mette-Marit with respiratory support at public events, unrest had increased in Norway. His physical deterioration had also forced Prince Haakon and other family members to reorganize their agendas to accompany her in this process.
Haakon, heir to the Norwegian throne, has decided to once again adapt his official commitments to be with his wife during her recovery. The couple has expressed their gratitude for the messages of support received these days, at a time marked by medical prudence and hope after a decisive operation.
Firstborn, in prison
The transplant also comes in a complex personal context for the princess. The family has lived under strong media pressure due to the court case of Marius Borg Høibyeldest son of Mette-Maritsentenced this week to four years in prison for several serious crimes, according to the Spanish press, citing the Norwegian judicial process.
Even so, the priority now is on the recovery of the crown princess of Norway. Mette-Maritwho for years has spoken naturally about his illness, begins after the lung transplant a long road, closely monitored by doctors and followed closely by a Norwegian society that has shown a wide wave of support for one of the best-known figures of its Royal House.
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