Norway Mourns the Loss of Princess Astrid at 94, Just Days After King Harald's Funeral
By Editor • September 11, 2026 • 1 min read
Norway is in mourning as Princess Astrid, sister of the late King Harald V, passes away at the age of 94, just two days following the King's state funeral.
In a statement released by the royal palace, it was confirmed that Princess Astrid, who dedicated her life to serving the Royal House, died peacefully on September 11. King Haakon VIII expressed his sorrow, noting her warm representation of the monarchy throughout her life.
The death of Princess Astrid comes on the heels of her brother, King Harald's passing on August 28 at the age of 89. He was remembered fondly during his funeral on September 9, which drew numerous royal dignitaries and heads of state from around the world.
Source: www.abc.net.au
