In a piece of tragic news, it was revealed that Princess Astrid of Norway has passed away. She was 94 years old at the time of her passing. What makes the news even more tragic is that Princess Astrid died just two days after her younger brother, King Harald V’s funeral.
Princess Astrid of Norway dies at 94
On Friday, September 11, 2026, the Norwegian Royal House announced that Princess Astrid had “passed away peacefully” earlier that day. In its official statement, the palace further added, “His Majesty the King has received with great sorrow the news that Princess Astrid has passed away.”
Following Princess Astrid’s death, King Haakon VIII ordered the flag above the Royal Palace balcony to be flown at half-mast for the day. The same will be followed on the day of Princess Astrid’s funeral, although details of the ceremony have not been revealed yet.
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