Princess Astrid of Norway, Considered the World’s Oldest Working Royal, Has Died
The palace said she was one of the world’s oldest working royals, and she last appeared publicly at her brother’s funeral.
- Princess Astrid died on Friday, September 11, 2026, at age 94, the Norwegian royal palace announced. The palace stated the princess "fell asleep" today.
- Born in 1930 to King Olav, Astrid served as First Lady at age 22 after her mother, Crown Princess Märtha, passed away. She represented the Royal House with commitment for decades.
- Astrid made her final public appearance on Wednesday at the state funeral of her brother, King Harald. She had recovered from pneumonia and heart failure earlier in 2026.
- King Haakon VIII praised her "infectious spirit" and loyalty in a statement. Her five children expressed gratitude for her wisdom, warmth, and lifelong support.
- Survived by her five children and numerous grandchildren, Astrid leaves a legacy of advocacy for the vulnerable and rescue dogs. She remained one of the world's oldest working royals.
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Norwegian Princess Astrid passed away on Friday at the age of 94. This was reported by the Norwegian court. Astrid was the older sister of the recently deceased King Harald.
The newly crowned King Haakon of Norway calls the death of Princess Astrid "a great loss." She was 94 years old.
Between 1954 and 1968, after the death of her mother, Princess Martha, Astrid assumed a function equivalent to that of a first lady, being the official host of the State and representative of the Royal House next to Grandpa, Haakon VII, father, Olav V and brother, then Crown Prince Harald
Norway’s Princess Astrid dies, aged 94, two days after king’s funeral
Norway’s Princess Astrid, an older sister of the late King Harald, died on Friday at the age of 94, the royal palace said in a statement. Astrid’s brother Harald died last month, aged 89, after more than 35 years on the throne, and the princess made her last public appearance at his funeral on Wednesday. […]
The Royal Family has reported her death: "We learned a lot from her and we will miss her." More information: Harald V's farewell removes class barriers: European royalty and her fishing friends, together at her funeral
Princess Astrid dies just two days after her brother King Harald V's funeral
Princess Astrid dies just two days after her brother King Harald V's funeral . Princess Astrid of Norway has died aged 94 just days after after the funeral of her younger brother King Harald V
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