Royal Concerns: Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Health Journey

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is facing health challenges due to pulmonary fibrosis. Her condition has deteriorated, and she is expected to require a lung transplant. The royal household announced this development as preparations are underway for her to potentially be placed on a transplant waiting list.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is anticipated to undergo a lung transplant after her health has shown significant decline in recent months, the royal household announced on Friday. The princess, who is 52 years old and the wife of Crown Prince Haakon, has been living with pulmonary fibrosis since 2018, a condition that causes lung tissue scarring and diminishes oxygen intake.

In a statement, the palace revealed that a series of tests conducted this autumn highlighted a considerable downturn in Princess Mette-Marit's health. The timing for when she will join the transplant waiting list remains undecided, they said.

Professor Are Martin Holm of the Oslo University Hospital's pulmonary unit expressed that the situation is approaching a point where a lung transplant will become essential. Preparations are underway to ensure readiness for when this medical intervention becomes necessary.

(With inputs from agencies.)