The Crown Princess has been discharged from hospital

The Crown Princess has issued the following statement:

– I am deeply grateful. First and foremost, I would like to thank everyone who make the choice to donate organs. Through organ donation, I have been given the gift of life. Words fail me as I try to express how profoundly grateful and humbled I am.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has stood by me throughout this long journey: my family, the doctors, surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, as well as all those who make an invaluable contribution to the Norwegian health service every day.

I would like to send a special greeting to my friends living with fibrosis. You have been extraordinary during one of the most demanding periods of my life. Living with fibrosis is not for the faint-hearted, and not a day goes by without me thinking about how strong you are.

I deeply appreciate the care and consideration I have received from so many people across Norway during my illness. It has given me strength when I needed it the most. Thank you so very much.

– It is a great relief to have the Crown Princess back home from hospital. We are all very happy that the initial phase has gone as well as it has. We are also immensely impressed by Oslo University Hospital. Although we know that there is a long period of recovery ahead of us, and that complications may arise, it feels very good to have come this far,” states His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon.

The Crown Princess’s health

– The Crown Princess’s condition is as good as can be expected under the circumstances,” says Are Holm, Head of the Department of Respiratory Medicine at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet.

– Over the next six months, the Crown Princess will undergo physical rehabilitation and be closely monitored for possible complications, including rejection and infections,” Are Holm continues, - In an uncomplicated recovery, it often takes approximately one year before the patient’s condition enters a more stable phase.

The Crown Princess is not expected to carry out official engagements during the rehabilitation period.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon will continue to carry out official engagements during this period but will make some adjustments to spend time with the Crown Princess.