Norwegian Crown Princess Mette‑Marit Hospitalized for Lung Fibrosis Complications

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Crown Princess Mette‑Marit of Norway, 52, was admitted to Oslo’s Rikshospitalet on 4 June 2026. The hospitalization follows a worsening of her severe lung fibrosis, a condition that has required her to use supplemental oxygen at public events. She arrived at the hospital accompanied by Crown Prince Haakon and their two children, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus.

Medical experts cited the deterioration, noting that “a lung transplant is the last resort.” The royal household has not issued an official statement, but the Prince confirmed that decisions about a potential transplant will be made by the medical team. The princess’s health issues have been increasingly visible, raising concerns about her long‑term prognosis.

The news underscores the personal impact of a serious chronic illness on a national figure and highlights the possible need for advanced treatment such as transplantation.