The Royal Family received some positive news about a key member of the family as they marked a big welcome.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who had been diagnosed with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, was taken to emergency surgery last month when her condition had worsened.
It was revealed that the surgery had gone well and the doctors also assured that, but noted that she would stay in the hospital for a certain amount of time to ensure that her condition was safe to go home.
The royal family in Norway revealed on Tuesday that Mette-Marit was discharged from Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, indicating improvement in her condition.
“I am deeply grateful,” the crown princess said in the statement. “First and foremost, I want to thank everyone who makes the choice to donate organs. Through organ donation, I have been given the gift of life. Words fail me when I try to express how deeply grateful and humbled I am.”
She continued: “I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has stood by me through this long journey: my family, the doctors, surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists and other healthcare staff, as well as all those who make an invaluable contribution to the Norwegian healthcare system every day.”
The Princess gave a nod to all those living with fibrosis, noting that the condition is “not for the faint of heart”. She acknowledged the support she received from Norway as it gave her strength when she needed it most.
Mette-Marit’s husband, Prince Haakon, said it was a “great relief” to get the princess home and praised the medical team.
“Although we know there is a long period of recovery ahead of us and that complications may arise, it feels very good to have come this far,” he said.
