Crown Princess Mette Marit undergoes lung transplant

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From June 17th

- The lung transplant has been successful thus far, stated Arnt Fiane, Professor of Medicine at the University of Oslo, cardiothoracic surgeon, and Head of the Heart and Lung Transplant Program at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet.

- I should like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all members of the team involved in both the planning and execution of the procedure, Mr. Fiane continued.

- We are delighted that everything has progressed well so far. In accordance with standard practice for all recent transplant recipients, Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess will remain admitted to Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet for several weeks. This is a routine procedure to adjust medication, manage any potential complications, and undertake rehabilitation, said Are Holm, Professor of Medicine at the University of Oslo and Senior Consultant and respiratory specialist at Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon will adjust his official program in order to support the Crown Princess during this period.

The next update regarding Her Royal Highness's health will be issued upon her discharge from Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet.

The Crown Prince and the Crown Princess express their sincere gratitude for the many warm and kind messages they have received. This means a great deal to them at this challenging time.