Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, will now spend several weeks recovering in hospital.
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"We are delighted that everything has progressed well so far."
— Are Holm , Other
"We always prioritise the sickest."
— Are Holm , Other
"The transplant is very happy news for the Norwegian royal family and the Kingdom of Norway."
— Ole-Jørgen Schulsrud-Hansen , Academic
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Lung specialist at the hospital treating Mette-Marit.
Crown Prince Haakon is the heir to the Norwegian throne.
Marius Borg Høiby is the stepson of Norway's crown prince and is facing trial on multiple rape charges.
She is the crown princess of Norway and mother of Marius Borg Høiby.
Historian and royal commentator discussing the royal family's situation.
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Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, will now spend several weeks recovering in hospital.
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