Norway’s King has announced that the flag will be flown at half-mast from the Palace balcony on Friday and on the day of her funeral. #EuropeNews

Norway’s King has announced that the flag will be flown at half-mast from the Palace balcony on Friday and on the day of her funeral. #EuropeNews

Norway’s Princess Astrid, elder sister of the late King Harald V, has died at 94, just days after attending her brother’s funeral in Oslo.

The Norwegian royal family has released an emotional statement marking the final farewell to Princess Astrid, the late sister of King Harald V. On September 23, 2026, the Royal Palace issued a black-and-white photograph of King Harald V with his sister, Princess Astrid, accompanied by a heartfelt message. Princess Astrid, who was 94 years old, passed away on September 11, 2026, just two weeks after the death of her brother, King Harald V, who died at the age of 89 on August 28, 2026. The statement from the palace highlighted Princess Astrid's lifelong dedication to the Royal House, noting that she supported four kings: King Haakon VII, her father King Olav V, her brother King Harald V, and King Haakon VII (who was the current monarch at the time of her passing). The palace also mentioned that Princess Astrid was granted an honorary pension by the government on her 70th birthday in 2002 in recognition of her 'great efforts and warm loyalty.' The announcement has sparked an outpouring of heartfelt condolences from fans and social media users, with one comment reading, 'Thank you for everything you have done for the Royal House over the years, Princess Astrid.' The Norwegian royal family's tribute underscores the deep respect and affection held for Princess Astrid, who played a significant role in the monarchy's history and continuity. Her passing marks the end of an era for the Norwegian royal family, as she was one of the last surviving members of the royal lineage. The emotional statement serves as a poignant reminder of her enduring legacy and the profound impact she had on the monarchy and the nation.

"Throughout her ​long life, Princess ​Astrid represented the royal ​house in a ⁠warm and dutiful manner," ⁠King Haakon VIII ​said in the statement.

Norway’s Princess Astrid has died aged 94, two days after attending the funeral of her younger brother King Harald. King Haakon has ordered flags at the Royal Palace to fly at half-mast.

Norveç, geçtiğimiz ay Kral Harald'ın ölümü ile sarsılmıştı. Harald'ın ardından kardeşi Prenses Astrid de yalnızca iki gün sonra 94 yaşında hayatını kaybetti.

"Throughout her ​long life, Princess ​Astrid represented the royal ​house in a ⁠warm and dutiful manner," ⁠King Haakon VIII ​said in the statement.

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