In brief
Princess Astrid died in Oslo, 48 hours after King Harald V’s funeral. King Haakon hailed her warm, dutiful representation of Norway’s Royal House. A former first lady, she championed care for society’s vulnerable, though her health declined in recent months. Her state funeral drew royal and political leaders, with flags at half‑mast nationwide.
Princess Astrid of Norway died aged 94 in Oslo, 48 hours after her brother King Harald V’s funeral service.
King Haakon VIII praised her for representing the Royal House “with warmth and duty” throughout her long life.
Princess Astrid served as Norway’s first lady from 1954 until 1968, and spent many years championing care for society’s vulnerable.
Her health had recently declined; in March she was treated for pneumonia.
The funeral drew European royalty, heads of state and ordinary citizens; the Princess attended the ceremony from a wheelchair.
Norway commemorated her with a state burial and flags flying at half‑mast across the country.
