HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway to undergo surgery

The Royal Court in Oslo issued the following press statement earlier today concerning HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit's health situation:

Will undergo surgery

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit needs to have a surgery on her neck to remove the herniated disc and alleviate pressure on the nerves.

13.11.2013

The Crown Princess’s doctors have recommended for medical reasons that this surgery should be performed as soon as possible. The Crown Princess will therefore undergo the procedure at Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet this week, after which she will spend several days in hospital.

Following a period of recuperation, the Crown Princess will embark on a rehabilitation programme. It is too early to determine whether her sick leave will need to be extended. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince is therefore cancelling his scheduled visit to Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

The Crown Princess has been on sick leave since early October and it was extended until well into December.

See also Views and News from Norway 8 October, 21 October and 13 November 2013.