New Queen Mette-Marit Misses Husband's Swearing in After Transplant
A palace statement said she must be monitored all day after transplant-related complications and will miss the ceremony.
- On Tuesday, Queen Mette-Marit withdrew from King Haakon's swearing-in at the Storting due to complications from her recent lung transplant. The Palace stated she required medical observation throughout the day.
- Pulmonologist Are Holm, Head of the Department of Respiratory Medicine at the National Hospital, stated complications following lung transplant are not uncommon. Mette-Marit was discharged in mid-July after six months of rehabilitation.
- Parliament Speaker Masud Gharahkhani described the previous day's procession to the Palace Chapel as "tough," noting the physical toll of recent engagements. The Queen had been expected to avoid official duties for the rest of the year.
- The Palace did not disclose specific medical details regarding the Queen's condition, maintaining privacy as she recovers. Consequently, she missed the swearing-in ceremony as medical staff determined she needed observation throughout the day.
- It remains unclear whether Queen Mette-Marit will attend King Harald's funeral scheduled for next week. Her participation in the high-profile event remains an open question following complications that required observation today.
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Haakon VIII began his reign in Norway after the death of Harald V, with the absence of Mette-Marit for his recovery
Norway's New Queen Is Forced to Miss Husband King Haakon's Swearing-In Ceremony After Doctor Confirms "Complications" From Lung Transplant
Queen Mette-Marit was forced to miss her husband King Haakon's swearing-in ceremony due to complications from her lung transplant.
The new monarch must have been accompanied by his wife, Queen Mette-Marit, but she was unable to attend because of complications from lung transplantation.
Haakon VIII swore as the new king of Norway before Parliament. The absence of his wife, Queen Mette-Marit, marked the historic day.
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