Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit undergoes lung transplant.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 52, underwent a successful lung transplant in Oslo on June 17, 2026, the royal household announced. She was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018 and placed on a transplant waiting list on June 5 after significant deterioration.
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Crown Princess Mette-Marit underwent a successful lung transplant in Oslo on June 17, 2026.
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