Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has been placed on a lung transplant waiting list due to a severe progression of her pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease she has battled since 2018. The royal palace confirmed that the 52-year-old princess's health has deteriorated significantly, with lung specialist Are Holm noting an alarming increase in scar tissue and a marked decline in lung function over the past three months. This critical health development has forced her to suspend all official duties until a suitable donor is found. The situation is compounded by family controversies, including the ongoing rape trial of her son, Marius Borg Høiby, who has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges. As the Crown Princess awaits a transplant, her health challenges also affect the activities of the Crown Prince and the royal family. Holm emphasized the urgency of her situation, stating that her placement on the transplant list is a last resort due to her limited life expectancy and the toll that surgery would take on her body.