Every breath requires strength, while the pressure behind the scenes only becomes greater. Crown Princess Mette-Marit is at a crossroads where health and personal worries painfully coincide.
The Norwegian Crown Princess has been suffering from pulmonary fibrosis for years, a severe condition where the lung tissue progressively stiffens and impedes oxygen absorption. What seemed manageable for a long time has entered a new phase in recent weeks. The court announced that recent medical examinations have shown a clear deterioration. Therefore, doctors have started the process to assess whether a lung transplant becomes necessary.
According to the treatment team, Mette-Marit is approaching a point where a transplant may become unavoidable. Preparations are being made now to be able to act quickly as soon as the situation requires it. It is a step that is only considered when health is seriously threatened.