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A Princess and Her Beloved Chihuahua Have Died Just Days Apart
The 12-year-old rescue chihuahua had been a constant lap companion during royal engagements and lived with the princess for several years, officials said.
- Days after the September 11 death of Princess Astrid of Norway, her 12-year-old rescue chihuahua, Wilma, has also died, following years as a constant presence on the royal's lap during official engagements.
- Wilma came to the princess from Solplassen, a facility for ownerless dogs, and lived with her for several years, frequently joining the royal on official missions while resting on her lap.
- Princess Astrid told NRK last year that Wilma meant "everything" to her, explaining that the dog filled a "big void" left by her previous pet and brought a "whole world" to her life.
- Palace communications advisor Simen Sund confirmed Wilma died quietly on a "good lap," while parish priest Paul Erik Wirgenes noted the princess's lifelong love for dogs at her funeral on Wednesday.
- Recently, Wilma lived with one of Princess Astrid's children, though few photographs exist of the aging princess without her dog, the rescue chihuahua remained a constant presence until her final days.
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The little chihuahua dog died on the lap of the princess' son and the news filled the European country with sadness
·Vicente López, Argentina
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Wilma, a mestizo from Chihuahua, remained in the care of the Princess' children.King Harald V's sister died on September 11 at the age of 94.
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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CelebrityFirst Norway's King Harald V died, two days after his funeral his older sister, Princess Astrid. Now comes the next sad news from the royal house.
Chihuahua-mixer Wilma fell asleep peacefully after a long illness - where she felt most comfortable, namely "on her lap", according to the royal house.
·Vienna, Austria
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