Princess Astrid of Norway dies at age 94

Princess Astrid of Norway passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the age of 94. The announcement was made by the Royal Palace, with the new monarch, King Haakon VIII, expressing his deep sadness over the loss of his aunt. Her passing occurred just two days after she attended the funeral of her brother, King Harald, who died on August 28 at age 89 after a 35-year reign.

Princess Astrid had made her final public appearance on Wednesday at the Oslo Cathedral to bid farewell to her brother. Despite her declining health, which included receiving a pacemaker in August, she attended the funeral service in a wheelchair. As the last surviving child of King Olav V, her death marks the end of an era for the Norwegian royal family. Her public engagements had become increasingly rare in recent years due to her advanced age.