OSLO, Norway (AP) — Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has undergone a successful lung transplant at a hospital in Oslo, the country's royal house said Wednesday.
The 52-year-old was diagnosed in 2018 with pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive disease that damages and scars lung tissue. It can cause serious breathing problems, and there is no known cure.
Earlier this month, the royal house announced that she had been placed on a lung transplant list. On Wednesday, it said in a statement that she had received a transplant at the Rikshospitalet in Oslo.
The head of the hospital's pulmonary department, Are Holm, said in the statement that “we are very pleased that everything has gone well so far.”
Like other transplant recipients, she will remain in the hospital for “several weeks,” Holm said. He added that “this is standard procedure to adjust medications, manage any complications and conduct rehabilitation.”
The royal house said Crown Prince Haakon, the heir to the Norwegian throne, will “adjust his schedule” to be with his wife during that period. It said that it plans its next update on her health when she is discharged from the hospital.
Mette-Marit's condition worsened over recent months, coinciding with a challenging period for her on other fronts.
Her eldest son, Marius Borg Høiby, was sentenced to four years in prison on Monday after being convicted of two counts of rape, which he denied, among other offenses. Høiby’s lawyers said he will appeal convictions for rape and domestic abuse.
Høiby is Mette-Marit's son from a previous relationship and has no royal titles or official duties. But his high-profile six-week trial cast a shadow over the royal family.
While the trial played out, Mette-Marit separately faced renewed scrutiny over her connections with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. That raised questions over her judgment, though she is not accused of any wrongdoing.
She apologized in February for the situation she put the royal family in, part of a broader apology for all those she had “disappointed.” In a television interview in March, she said she was manipulated and deceived by Epstein and felt unsafe during a 2013 encounter with him at his Palm Beach, Florida, mansion.
FILE - A general view of the Rikshospitalet, Oslo's main hospital, Norway, Monday May 8, 2023. (Stian Lysberg Solum/NTB Scanpix via AP, File)
FILE - Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit smiles during a reception for Norwegian athletes who competed in the Milan Cortina Paralympics, in Oslo, Friday, April 10, 2026. (Lise Åserud/NTB Scanpix via AP, File)
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 17, 2026--
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) today announced the winners of its 54 th annual Driver of the Year award, recognizing three professional drivers whose commitment to excellence in safety, customer service, and leadership exemplifies the best of Ryder’s operations across its supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management businesses.
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The honorees— Tamara “Tammy” Land, Robert Deroy, and Terry Frey —bring decades of combined experience and millions of safe miles to the road. Each has earned a reputation for excellence behind the wheel and for the positive impact they make on customers, teammates, and the communities they serve. As part of this honor, all three drivers are inducted into the Ryder Driver Hall of Fame.
“Ryder professional drivers do far more than deliver freight — they set the standard for how our company shows up every day,” said Ryder CEOJohn Diez. “Tammy, Robert, and Terry embody what it means to lead with professionalism, put safety first, and take pride in serving others. Their dedication reflects the strength of our culture and the trust our customers place in Ryder.”
Tammy Land | Supply Chain Solutions
Based in Waterloo, Iowa, Tammy Land is Ryder’s Supply Chain SolutionsDriver of the Year, bringing more than 32 years of professional driving experience, including five years with Ryder. Over her career, she has logged more than 2.2 million miles, including 415,000 miles driven with Ryder, while maintaining an exceptional safety record.
A Ryder Certified Driver Trainer, and known for her steady leadership and proactive communication, Land plays a key role in mentoring new drivers and reinforcing Ryder’s safety culture from day one. Beyond her work, Land is actively involved in community and volunteer efforts, including wildlife rehabilitation and breast cancer awareness.
Robert Deroy | Dedicated Transportation Solutions
Supporting a Ryder customer out of West Palm Beach, Fla., Robert Deroy is the Dedicated Transportation Solutions Driver of the Year, bringing 25 years of professional driving experience, including 15 years with Ryder. Since joining the company in 2010, Deroy has logged nearly 1.3 million miles with Ryder and nearly 2.2 million miles over his career, distinguishing himself as a leader in safety, training, and operational excellence.
A long‑standing Certified Driver Trainer, Smith System Trainer, and American Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid instructor, Deroy is known for being one of Ryder’s most trusted drivers in high‑stakes, safety‑critical situations and specialized operations. In his spare time, he is deeply engaged in community support activities, including emergency response and disaster‑relief efforts.
Terry Frey | Fleet Management Solutions
Operating out of Conestoga, Penn., Terry Frey is the recipient of Ryder’s Fleet Management SolutionsDriver of the Year award, which recognizes customer drivers who go above and beyond to keep roads safe while operating Ryder vehicles. Frey brings 34 years of professional driving experience, including more than 26 years supporting a Ryder‑managed fleet for Turkey Hill Dairy. Over his career, he has logged nearly 2.5 million miles, including more than 2 million miles at Turkey Hill Dairy.
Known for his reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail, Frey is widely respected by Ryder technicians, customer teams, and fellow drivers. Beyond his work, Frey is deeply involved in his local community, where he has spent years mentoring young people and supporting nonprofit organizations focused on youth development and character building.
About Ryder System, Inc.
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a nearly $13 billion leading provider of outsourced logistics and transportation services throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Ryder offers supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions that integrate every step of the supply chain port‑to‑door, including cross-border logistics, fleet and transportation management, warehousing and distribution, and final delivery to customers’ doorsteps. Ryder’s broad portfolio of services encompasses managed transportation, freight brokerage, dedicated contract carriage with professional drivers, full‑service fleet leasing and maintenance, commercial truck rental, automation and robotics, digital technologies, contract manufacturing and packaging, omnichannel retail fulfillment including e-commerce and last-mile delivery, and used vehicle sales. Serving more than 20 industries, Ryder manages approximately 240,000 commercial vehicles, operates nearly 800 maintenance locations, and runs approximately 320 warehouses totaling more than 100 million square feet. Ryder is consistently recognized for technology‑driven innovation and industry‑leading practices in safety, health, security, talent acquisition, and environmental management, and was most recently named to Fortune’s “America’s Most Innovative Companies” list. www.ryder.com
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Terry Frey is the recipient of Ryder’s Fleet Management Solutions Driver of the Year award, which recognizes customer drivers who go above and beyond to keep roads safe while operating Ryder vehicles.
Robert Deroy is Ryder's Dedicated Transportation Solutions Driver of the Year.
Tammy Land is Ryder’s Supply Chain Solutions Driver of the Year.
