Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after attending brother King Harald's funeral
Summary
Princess Astrid of Norway died at age 94, two days after attending the funeral of her brother, King Harald V. The new King Haakon VIII and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced her death and honored her long service to the royal family and society.Key Facts
- Princess Astrid was 94 years old when she died.
- She attended King Harald V’s funeral just two days before her death.
- King Harald V died last month at age 89 after ruling for more than 35 years.
- Princess Astrid was the last surviving child of King Olav V, who ruled from 1957 to 1991.
- She acted as Norway’s first lady from 1954 until 1968, after her mother’s death.
- She was known for caring about vulnerable people in society.
- Princess Astrid had recent health problems, including pneumonia in March.
- The funeral of King Harald V was attended by many European royals and world leaders.
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