The royal family received positive news about a key family member as they gave him a grand welcome.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who had been diagnosed with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, underwent emergency surgery last month because her condition had deteriorated.
It was revealed that the surgery had gone well and the doctors also assured this but noted that she would remain in the hospital for a specific time to ensure that her condition was safe to return home.
The Royal Household of Norway revealed on Tuesday that Mette-Marit was discharged from Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, indicating an improvement in her condition.
“I am deeply grateful,” the crown princess said in the statement. “First and foremost, I would like to thank everyone who makes the decision to donate organs. Through organ donation, I have received the gift of life. I am at a loss for words when trying to express how deeply grateful and humbled I feel.”
He continued: “I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported me throughout this long journey: my family, the doctors, surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists and other health professionals, as well as all those who make an invaluable contribution to the Norwegian health service every day.”
The Princess greeted all those living with fibrosis and noted that the disease “is not for the faint-hearted.” He acknowledged the support he received from Norway as it gave him strength when he needed it most.
Mette-Marit’s husband, Prince Haakon, said it was a “great relief” to have the princess back home and praised the medical team.
“Although we know that we have a long recovery period ahead of us and that complications may arise, it feels great to have made it this far,” he said.
