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Haakon says Mette-Marit is improving after lung transplant
At a parliamentary dinner in Oslo, King Haakon said Queen Mette-Marit is improving as she recovers from a lung transplant.
Mette-Marit had the operation in June after her chronic lung fibrosis, diagnosed in 2018, worsened.
She missed the dinner while continuing her recovery, and Haakon said the first year after such a major operation is difficult.
The palace has said she had complications after the transplant and is expected to avoid official engagements until summer 2027.
The update offers hope about her recovery, though Haakon said she still needs time to heal.
It was Haakon’s first parliamentary dinner as king, after his father, King Harald, died in late August.
Haakon said he missed his father and that Mette-Marit remains an important source of support for him.
King Haakon said Queen Mette-Marit is improving as she recovers from a lung transplant.
He said she could not attend a parliamentary dinner because she was still recovering from the operation.
Mette-Marit underwent the transplant in June after her chronic lung fibrosis worsened.
Haakon said the first year after such a major operation is difficult.
The update came at his first parliamentary dinner as king, held in Oslo on 22 October.
- Who
- King Haakon gave an update on Queen Mette-Marit's recovery.
- What
- He said her condition was improving after a lung transplant.
- When
- He spoke on 22 October 2026.
- Where
- At a parliamentary dinner at the Royal Palace in Oslo, Norway.
- Why
- Mette-Marit was absent because she was still recovering from the transplant.
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Mette-Marit was diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis.
Mette-Marit underwent a lung transplant.
King Harald died, according to RTL.de.
Haakon attended his first parliamentary dinner as king and said Mette-Marit was improving.
- Transplant
- Mette-Marit underwent a lung transplant in June 2026.
- Diagnosis
- Chronic pulmonary fibrosis was diagnosed in 2018.
- Dinner date
- 22 October 2026
- Venue
- Royal Palace, Oslo
- Expected return to official duties
- Summer 2027
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What people are saying
We are all very grateful that things are looking up. Because, fortunately, they are.
The first year after such a major operation is quite delicate.
I miss him tonight, and I am sure I am not alone in that.