Update on the Crown Princess’ health
Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018. This disease involves a buildup of scar tissue to the lungs, which makes it more difficult for the lungs to carry oxygen into the bloodstream. During the autumn, a number of tests have been carried out that show a clear worsening of the Crown Princess’ health. The physicians at Rikshospitalet University Hospital have therefore started the process towards an evaluation for potential lung transplant surgery.
December 19, 2025
“We are reaching the point where a lung transplant will be necessary, and we are undertaking the necessary preparations to ensure that this will be possible when the time comes. At present, no decision has been taken as to when the Crown Princess will be placed on the lung transplant waiting list,” said Are Martin Holm, Professor and Head of the Department of Respiratory Medicine at Rikshospitalet University Hospital. Dr Holm is a specialist in internal medicine and pulmonary diseases.
The Crown Princess has an increasing need for a targeted exercise regimen, rest and physical restitution. Nevertheless, she has expressed a strong interest in continuing to carry out her duties. The Crown Princess’ official programme will be organised to adapt her activities to her health situation to the greatest extent possible.
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A doctor from Rikshospitalet University Hospital will be available to answer questions from the media today, 19 December at 11:00 hrs at Rikshospitalet. Members of the media should be in place by 10:50 at the latest, in room B1.1017.
For more information about the press meeting, please contact presse@slottet.no or call the Royal Court dedicated press telephone: +47 911 73 952