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Death and funeral of Princess Astrid of Norway

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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.

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