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Grim News for Norwegian Princess: Health Worsens, Urgent Lung Transplant Needed

Published March 14, 2026, 09:15
Grim News for Norwegian Princess: Health Worsens, Urgent Lung Transplant Needed

The health of Norwegian Princess Mette-Marit is deteriorating, and she urgently needs a lung transplant due to a chronic illness. The princess, wife of heir apparent Haakon, has not been seen in public since January 28th. Her condition of pulmonary fibrosis, diagnosed in 2018, has reached a critical point, making a transplant imperative. The palace announced that the princess needs increasing care, rest, and rehabilitation, resulting in adjustments to her official schedule. Recent tests confirmed the deterioration of her condition, leading doctors to decide to assess the possibility of a lung transplant. The princess had taken sick leave in September 2023 and October 2024 to undergo rehabilitation, as her condition had worsened then as well. She had stated that life is not eternal and that it is important to enjoy the present. In addition to the health issue, Princess Mette-Marit has been at the center of attention due to the mention of her name in the Epstein case. Documents released by the US Department of Justice include references to communication with the financier, causing reactions in Norway.