Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a lung transplant, the royal palace announced. The palace revealed the princess was on the transplant list just twelve days prior to the surgery. No further details regarding the specifics of the operation or the princess’s current condition have been released, though the announcement indicates the procedure was successful. The palace has requested privacy for the princess during her recovery period. This health challenge follows previous announcements regarding Mette-Marit’s chronic lung condition, which has limited her official duties in recent years. The news has prompted well wishes from across Norway and internationally.
