Norway’s Princess Astrid dies at the age of 94, the royal palace says, two days after the funeral of her brother, the late King Harald. Multiple outlets report the princess’s death occurred on Friday, following her last public appearance at the cathedral for the state funeral held earlier in the week.
King Harald died last month at age 89 after more than 35 years on the throne. Outlets also cite remarks from King Haakon VIII in a palace statement, describing Astrid’s role within the royal house. Most coverage focuses on the timing between the brothers’ deaths and Astrid’s appearance at Harald’s funeral, with some outlets emphasizing her final public appearance while others highlight the palace’s wording about her service.
