Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has successfully undergone a lung transplant to treat pulmonary fibrosis. She will remain under medical observation for several weeks while her husband, Prince Haakon, adjusts his schedule to support her recovery.
Why it matters
The health of a senior royal family member is a matter of significant public interest in Norway, especially given the recent legal controversies surrounding the Princess's son.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Crown Princess Mette-Marit was last seen in public on 17 May wearing a breathing tube connected to an oxygen device
The report is a straightforward factual account of a medical procedure and royal family status.
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