The Royal Palace of Norway announced that Princess Astrid has died at the age of 94. The palace announced her death with deep sadness.
Astrid took part in a memorial ceremony held in the capital Oslo on September 9 following the death of her brother, King Harald V of Norway.
Astrid served as first lady for 14 years
Born in Norway in 1932, Astrid became the country’s first lady at the age of 22 after her mother, Marta, died in 1954.
Astrid held the position for 14 years, until Harald married in 1968, and continued to carry out royal duties in the following years.
King Harald V of Norway
King Harald V of Norway died at the age of 89 on August 28. Born on February 21, 1937, Harald became king following his father’s death in 1991.