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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"The princess passed away today, Friday, September 11, at the age of 94," the Palace said in a statement. On Wednesday, Astrid attended her brother's funeral in a wheelchair.
The Norwegian Princess Astrid Maud Ingeborg died at the age of 94, as reported by the Norwegian Royal Family Press Service.
Norwegian Princess Astrid has passed away at the age of 94. The Norwegian Royal House announced this. Astrid was the sister of King Harald, who died in late August. The princess passed away two days after her brother's funeral last Wednesday. "Aunt Astrid was an important support to King Harald and the rest of our family," said the new Norwegian King Haakon about his aunt. "We learned a lot from her and she was not afraid to speak her mind." The…
Harald's older sister died at the age of 94
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Only two weeks ago her brother Harald V died. Now Harald's older sister Princess Astrid is also dead. The 94-year-old died only two days after the state funeral of the monarch.
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