Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has successfully undergone a lung transplant, according to an official statement released by the Norwegian royal household. The princess has been battling pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease, for several years, and the transplant was deemed necessary to improve her health. The surgery took place at Rikshospitalet in Oslo, and the royal court reports that the procedure went well. Princess Mette-Marit is currently recovering and is expected to require a period of convalescence. Further details regarding her condition and recovery timeline have not been disclosed, but the palace has requested privacy during this time. The news has been met with widespread well wishes from across Norway and internationally.