Norway's Princess Mette-Marit discharged after lung transplant

Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has been discharged from the hospital nearly a month after undergoing a lung transplant due to worsening pulmonary fibrosis, the Norwegian Royal House announced on July 14, 2026. Source: infobae Are Holm, head of the pulmonary department at Oslo University Hospital (Rikshospitalet), stated that her health is "good given the circumstances." Source: abces

The transplant and recovery

Mette-Marit, 52, was diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis in 2018. Her condition deteriorated, leading to her being placed on the transplant list on June 5, 2026, and receiving a lung transplant on June 17 (or June 18 per some sources). Source: elmundoes The surgery was successful, and after a month of hospitalization, she has been allowed to continue recovery at home. The recovery process is expected to last six months to a year, with close monitoring for complications such as rejection or infection. Source: abces During this period, she will not carry out official duties. Source: infobae

Gratitude and family context

In her first public statement since the operation, Mette-Marit expressed deep gratitude, especially to organ donors, saying, "They have given me the gift of life." Source: elespanol She also thanked medical staff and sent a special message to friends with fibrosis: "Living with fibrosis is not for cowards." Source: elmundoes Her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, expressed "immense relief" at her return home. Source: diariolibree

The discharge comes amid a complex period for the royal family. Mette-Marit's son, Marius Borg Høiby, was recently sentenced to four years in prison for multiple offenses, including two rapes. Source: abces He has been allowed to serve part of his sentence under house arrest with an electronic tag while appealing. Source: infobae Earlier, on July 6, the royal family shared photos of Mette-Marit watching Norway's World Cup victory against Brazil, marking her first public appearance post-transplant. Source: lavanguardia