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Death and funeral of Princess Astrid of Norway

Overview

Princess Astrid of Norway died on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the age of 94 at Rikshospitalet. Her death occurred two days after she attended the state funeral of her brother, King Harald V, in a wheelchair. King Haakon VIII described the Princess as a “vital support” to the royal family and a dedicated representative of the monarchy. Born in 1932 to King Olav V and Crown Princess Märtha, she served three monarchs: King Haakon VII, King Olav V, and King Harald V. She took on a prominent role in the Royal House following her mother’s death in 1954, serving as Norway’s First Lady for 14 years. She was married to Olympic medalist Johan Martin Ferner in 1961. Prior to her death, the Princess had faced health challenges, including pneumonia in March and heart failure in May, which necessitated the surgical implantation of a pacemaker. Her final official duty was performed on May 12 for the 100th anniversary of the Blindern and Vinderen Sanitetsforening. Princess Astrid is survived by five children: Cathrine, Benedikte, Alexander, Elisabeth, and Carl-Christian Ferner. Following her death, flags at the Royal Palace were ordered to fly at half-mast. The Norwegian Royal House has announced that her funeral will take place on Wednesday, September 23, at 1:00 p.m. at Ris Church in Oslo. The ceremony will be an intimate service broadcast live for the public. As preparations continue, questions have emerged regarding the official funeral program, which notably omits Princess Märtha Louise and her husband, Durek Verrett. Additionally, Prince Sverre Magnus is absent from the announcement; reports suggest he may be in Lisbon to begin university studies.

Entities

Princess Astrid of Norway · King Harald V · Norwegian Royal House · King Haakon VIII · King Haakon

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] King Haakon, Queen Mette-Marit, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, and Queen Sonja are expected to attend the funeral. www.kurierverlag.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.tz.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Prince Sverre Magnus is not mentioned in the announcement for Princess Astrid's funeral. www.kurierverlag.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.tz.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Prince Sverre Magnus may be in Lisbon to begin his studies during the funeral. www.kurierverlag.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.tz.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Princess Märtha Louise and her husband Durek Verrett are also absent from the official program. www.kurierverlag.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.tz.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Princess Astrid, the sister of the late King Harald V, died at the age of 94. www.kurierverlag.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.tz.de
[● 3 SOURCES] The funeral for Princess Astrid is scheduled for September 23. www.kurierverlag.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.tz.de

Timeline

2 days ago

[CULTURE] 10 sources
Queen Silvia of Sweden plans Germany visit amid Norwegian royal funeral questions
Queen Silvia of Sweden plans an official visit to Germany, while questions surround Prince Sverre Magnus's absence from Princess Astrid of Norway's upcoming funeral program.
5 days ago

[CULTURE] 13 sources
Princess Astrid of Norway to be buried in Oslo on September 23
Princess Astrid of Norway will be buried on September 23 at Ris Church in Oslo. The ceremony follows her death at age 94, just two weeks after the passing of her brother, King Harald V.
7 days ago

[CULTURE] 16 sources
Princess Astrid of Norway dies at 94
Princess Astrid of Norway has died at age 94, only two days after attending the state funeral of her brother, King Harald V. King Haakon VIII praised her lifelong dedication to the Royal House.
10 days ago

[CULTURE] 115 sources
Princess Astrid of Norway dies at 94
Princess Astrid of Norway has died at age 94, just two weeks after the death of her brother, King Harald V, and two days after attending his state funeral.

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