Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on an urgent transplant list after doctors reported a dramatic decline in her lung function, stating she may have only a year to live without surgery.
Critical Health Status
Pulmonologists Are Martin Holm and Arndt Fiane of Rikshospitalet announced that the Princess’s condition has worsened significantly, with a dramatic increase in lung scarring. Medical experts have indicated that without a successful transplant, her life expectancy is estimated at approximately one year.
Transplant Risks and Donor Availability
Doctors have not specified a timeline for the procedure, noting that it depends entirely on the availability of a suitable donor. The surgery is considered high-risk; statistics indicate that one in eight patients does not survive the first year, and only half of those operated on are alive after a decade.
Family Impact and Royal Adjustments
Crown Prince Haakon cut short an official visit to Japan to be with his wife, while the royal court announced that Princess Ingrid Alexandra has abandoned her studies in Australia to remain closer to her mother. Meanwhile, Prince Sverre Magnus has opted to continue his education within Europe.
Legal Proceedings for Marius Borg Høiby
An Oslo court has denied a release request for Marius Borg Høiby, the Princess’s son from a previous relationship, who is currently in custody. The 29-year-old remains detained while awaiting a June 15 verdict regarding charges of sexual assault, violence, and drug offenses, for which prosecutors have requested a seven-year and seven-month prison sentence.