Princess Astrid of Norway Passes at 94 — Family and Nation Mourn

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Royals (1 / 1) 11.09.2026 23:08 / Angela

A beloved presence in Norway's royal life, Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner, has passed away at 94, just two days after the funeral of her younger brother, the late King Harald V. The Royal House announced on Sept. 11 that she "passed away peacefully." Read on to discover the full story!

A quiet, respected life

The palace said King Haakon ordered flags at half-mast and described Astrid as a warm, dutiful representative of the Royal House who supported King Harald and the family and was not afraid to speak her mind.

Family first

Astrid married Johan Martin Ferner in 1961; he died in 2015. The couple had five children — Cathrine, Benedikte, Alexander, Elisabeth and Carl-Christian Ferner — who released a statement expressing gratitude for memories and their shared grief.