
Princess Astrid, the older sister of King Harald V of Norway, died at the age of 94.
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Princess Astrid was born on February 12, 1932 and died during World War II. He spent the World War years in exile in Washington, DC.
It was stated that after King Harald V of Norway, his older sister Princess Astrid also died at the age of 94. So, who is Princess Astrid? Why did Princess Astrid of Norway die?
WHO IS PRINCESS ASTRID?
Princess Astrid, Miss Ferner, was born at Villa Solbakken on 12 February 1932, to the future King Olav V and Crown Princess Märtha. He was baptized in the Palace Chapel on 31 March.
He grew up on the Skaugum royal estate in Asker and received private education. II. During World War II, he joined his family to escape Nazi occupation and spent the war years in exile in Washington, D.C. with his mother, brother, and sister.
WAS PRINCESS ASTRID MARRIED?
Astrid married Johan Martin Ferner (1927 – 2015) on 12 January 1961 in the Soldier's Church. The marriage faced opposition from the Church of Norway due to Ferner having been previously married. After the wedding, Princess Astrid became known as Miss Ferner. They had five children, seven grandchildren, and, by 2023, three great-grandchildren.
WHY DID PRINCESS ASTRID DIE?
Astrid died on September 11, 2026, at the age of 94, two days after attending the state funeral of her brother, King Harald V.

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