# Queen Mette-Marit skips King Harald's oath due to lung transplant recovery

Queen Mette-Marit will not attend King Harald's oath-taking ceremony due to post-transplant complications.

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Queen Mette-Marit was unable to attend the oath-taking ceremony for King Harald on Tuesday due to complications following her lung transplant. [^1]

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway delivered an eight-minute and 42-second inauguration speech while looking directly into the camera with an authoritative tone. [^2]

The article notes that Crown Prince Haakon was previously convicted of sexual assault before ascending to the role of Crown Prince. [^3]

The Crown Prince maintained a steady gaze throughout the speech, even when addressing the bereaved family of the late King Harald. [^4]

The speech occurred immediately following the death of King Harald, creating a juxtaposition between the royal mourning and the Crown Prince's past. [^5]

A funeral procession of 1.2 kilometers is scheduled to take place next week from the Royal Palace to Oslo Cathedral. [^6]

Patients who have undergone lung transplants must be monitored for rejection and infection. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Queen Mette-Marit was unable to attend the oath-taking ceremony for King Harald on Tuesday due to complications following her lung transplant. (Aftenposten, News)
2. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway delivered an eight-minute and 42-second inauguration speech while looking directly into the camera with an authoritative tone. (Berlingske, News)
3. The article notes that Crown Prince Haakon was previously convicted of sexual assault before ascending to the role of Crown Prince. (Berlingske, News)
4. The Crown Prince maintained a steady gaze throughout the speech, even when addressing the bereaved family of the late King Harald. (Berlingske, News)
5. The speech occurred immediately following the death of King Harald, creating a juxtaposition between the royal mourning and the Crown Prince's past. (Berlingske, News)
6. A funeral procession of 1.2 kilometers is scheduled to take place next week from the Royal Palace to Oslo Cathedral. (Aftenposten, News)
7. Patients who have undergone lung transplants must be monitored for rejection and infection. (Aftenposten, News)

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