nuSep 1, 2026, 18:20

Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit in hospital following lung transplant complications

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway was briefly hospitalized due to complications from a previous lung transplant, forcing her to miss her husband King Haakon VIII's swearing-in ceremony. The new King took his constitutional oath at the Norwegian parliament following the death of King Harald.

Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit was hospitalized recently due to complications arising from a lung transplant she underwent this past June. The royal house confirmed she remained under medical observation throughout the day, preventing her from attending the official swearing-in ceremony of her husband, King Haakon VIII. The ceremony took place at the Storting, the Norwegian parliament, four days after the death of the 89-year-old King Harald.

King Haakon VIII took the constitutional oath to formalize his reign and confirm the limitations of his power. This political transition followed the recent passing of King Harald in late August. While the Crown Princess missed the parliamentary event, she has made several public appearances since the late King's death, including greeting citizens outside the palace in Oslo just one day prior to her hospitalization. Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra is expected to complete her own written oath at the palace later today.

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