Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after King Harald's funeral
Princess Astrid of Norway has died at age 94, passing away two days after attending the funeral of her brother, King Harald V. The Norwegian Royal Palace announced that her funeral service will be smaller than the state funeral held for the late King, which was attended by heads of state and various royal families. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has issued condolences following the announcement of the second royal death in Norway within a single week.
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- ✓ Princess Astrid of Norway died at the age of 94.
- ✓ Princess Astrid was the daughter of King Olaf V and sister of King Harald V.
- ✓ Princess Astrid died two days after the funeral of King Harald V.
- ✓ The funeral for Princess Astrid will be smaller than the state funeral for King Harald V.
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The Royal Palace released details regarding the scale of Princess Astrid's funeral service.
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Princess Astrid of Norway dies at 94 following King Harald's funeral
Princess Astrid of Norway has died at age 94, passing away two days after attending the funeral of her brother, King Harald V. The Norwegian Royal Palace announced that her funeral service will be smaller than the state funeral held for the late King, which was attended by heads of state and various royal families. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has issued condolences following the announcement of the second royal death in Norway within a single week.
Why it matters
Princess Astrid was the second daughter of King Olaf V. She served as a prominent member of the royal family alongside her brother.
What is confirmed
- Princess Astrid of Norway died at the age of 94.
- Princess Astrid was the daughter of King Olaf V and sister of King Harald V.
- Princess Astrid died two days after the funeral of King Harald V.
- The funeral for Princess Astrid will be smaller than the state funeral for King Harald V.
What to watch next
- Announcement of the specific date and location for Princess Astrid's funeral service
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (2)
- www.yahoo.com — Princess Astrid of Norway, sister of King Harald V who died two days after his funeral
- www.townandcountrymag.com — Norway’s Royal Palace Reveals Princess Astrid’s Funeral Plans
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Princess Astrid of Norway dies at 94
Princess Astrid of Norway has died at the age of 94. Her death occurred two days after she attended the funeral of her brother, King Harald. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has issued condolences following the announcement. This second royal death in less than a week follows the recent passing and burial of the Norwegian monarch.
Why it matters
Princess Astrid was the sister of the late King Harald. The Norwegian royal family is now managing two deaths in rapid succession.
What is confirmed
- Princess Astrid of Norway died at age 94.
- Princess Astrid died two days after the funeral of her brother, King Harald.
Still unconfirmed
- King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden shared condolences following the death of Princess Astrid.
What to watch next
- Announcement of funeral arrangements for Princess Astrid
- Official statement from the Norwegian Royal House regarding the cause of death
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (6)
- Reuters — Norway's Princess Astrid dies, aged 94, two days after king's funeral
- Euronews.com — Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after funeral of brother King Harald
- BBC — Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after attending brother King Harald's funeral
- USA Today — Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after brother King Harald's funeral
- The Daily Beast — Royal Family Rocked by Death Just Days After King’s Funeral
- Town & Country Magazine — Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf Shares His Condolences Following the Death of Princess Astrid of Norway
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