Princess Astrid of Norway Dies at 94, Two Days After the King’s Funeral

11 September 2026

Astrid’s brother Harald passed away last month at the age of 89, after more than 35 years on the throne, and the princess made her final public appearance at his funeral on Wednesday




OSLO, 11 Sept (Reuters) – Princess Astrid of Norway, the elder sister of the late King Harald, died this Friday at the age of 94, according to a statement from the Royal Palace.

Astrid’s brother Harald died last month at 89, after more than 35 years on the throne, and the princess made her last public appearance at his funeral on Wednesday.

“Throughout her long life, Princess Astrid represented the Royal House in a warm and devoted manner,” said King Haakon VIII in a statement.

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