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Crown Princess Mette-Marit Survives Transplant, Monarchy Support Hits 64%

6/18/2026

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Mette-Marit Transplant

Norway’s monarchy records its lowest public national support since recent scandals as Crown Princess Mette-Marit undergoes a successful lung transplant.
Professor Arnt Fiane confirmed the transplant was successful so far.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre praised her openness, saying it may aid others with illnesses.
A Norstat poll showed monarchy support at 60% in February, climbing to 64% in May.

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Mette-Marit Transplanted

Crown Prince Haakon cancelled several official engagements to stay at the hospital with his wife.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit received a lung transplant at Oslo’s Hospital, with Professor Arnt Fiane saying it was successful so far.
The donor pair matched blood type and size, leaving only eight donors on waiting list.
Princess Ingrid Alexandra returned from Australia to support her mother and will assume royal duties.

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Mette-Marit Transplant

Norway’s monarchy records its lowest public national support since recent scandals as Crown Princess Mette-Marit undergoes a successful lung transplant.
Professor Arnt Fiane confirmed the transplant was successful so far.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre praised her openness, saying it may aid others with illnesses.
A Norstat poll showed monarchy support at 60% in February, climbing to 64% in May.

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