Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has successfully undergone a lung transplant following a long-term battle with pulmonary fibrosis. The news follows the recent imprisonment of her son, Marius Borg Høiby, on rape charges.
Why it matters
The health of a high-profile royal figure is a matter of significant public interest in Norway, occurring amidst a period of personal and family turmoil.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Laura Gozzi Getty Images Crown Princess Mette-Marit was last seen in public on 17 May wearing a breathing tube connected to an oxygen device Norway s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant in Oslo, the country s royal household has said.
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