Queen Mette-Marit, 53, has been discharged from the hospital in Oslo after a brief stay. She was not present on Tuesday when King Haakon VIII took his oath of office in the Norwegian Parliament, the Storting. The palace announced that morning that complications following her lung transplant in June were the reason for her absence. In the afternoon, Haakon took his wife to the National Hospital, and by evening, she was able to leave. No official statement was made regarding the reason for her treatment or examination.
Mette-Marit Was Absent From the Swearing-In Ceremony at the Storting
The new monarch took the oath four days after the death of King Harald V. Mette-Marit did not attend the ceremony. According to VG, the palace cited complications following her transplant and explained that the queen would need to be monitored throughout the day. Later, Haakon personally drove her to Rikshospitalet in Oslo. The report noted that the queen’s health continues to be a source of concern, while her grief over the death of Harald V has also reportedly taken a heavy toll under the circumstances.
Haakon Picked Up the Queen Again That Evening
According to VG, Haakon initially left Rikshospitalet at around 6:20 p.m. without his wife. He returned at around 9:30 p.m. and left again shortly afterward with Mette-Marit. The reason for the hospital visits remains unknown. Princess Märtha Louise also arrived at the hospital on Tuesday afternoon.
Pulmonary Fibrosis Was Diagnosed in 2018
It became public in 2018 that Mette-Marit had been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. In December 2025, reports emerged that she was being prepared for a lung transplant. In early June, the palace announced that she was on the waiting list for the procedure. By mid-June, it was announced that the transplant had been performed. Since the operation, she has experienced several complications.
