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The Crown Princess placed on the lung transplant waiting list

As a result of her life-threatening chronic lung disease, and following extensive medical examinations, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on the waiting list for a lung transplant in Norway.

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5 June 2026

The Crown Princess placed on the lung transplant waiting list

As a result of her life-threatening chronic lung disease, and following extensive medical examinations, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on the waiting list for a lung transplant in Norway.

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15 May 2026

Princess Astrid at Rikshospitalet

Her Highness Princess Astrid has been admitted to Rikshospitalet due to heart failure. Today, she underwent the insertion of a temporary pacemaker. Princess Astrid wishes to convey that she is in the best of hands. She will remain at Rikshospitalet for some time.

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Council of State

5 June 2026
11:00

His Majesty The King presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince will also be in attendance.

Audience

5 June 2026
12:00

His Majesty The King grants Lieutenant Colonel Emil Ottosen audience.

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5 June 2026
12:15

His Majesty The King grants Professor Rune Wiseth, appointed Officer of the Order of St Olav, audience.

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Exhibition: Threads in Time
13 Feb – 6 Dec 2026Queen Sonja Art StableGuided tours of the Royal Palace
The Royal Palace front
20 Jun – 16 Aug 2026The Royal PalaceA visit to Oscarshall
Oscarshall summer palace
7 May – 30 Aug 2025Oscarshall