Princess Astrid of Norway Dies at 94, Days After King's Funeral
Princess Astrid of Norway died Friday at age 94. Her death came two days after she attended the state funeral of her brother, King Harald.
- King Harald died Aug. 28, aged 89, after more than 35 years on the throne.
- Astrid's last public appearance was at Harald's funeral on Wednesday in Oslo.
- At the funeral, she said goodbye to her brother and thanked him for "everything we've had together."
- New King Haakon VIII announced flags will fly at half mast from the palace.
Why it matters: Norway has lost two senior members of its royal family within weeks. Astrid's death follows a period of national mourning for Harald, who was Europe's oldest reigning monarch.
- King Haakon VIII said Astrid "represented the Royal House in a warm and dutiful manner" throughout her life.
How 9 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 6 sources: The center presents the death as a straightforward news event, leading with palace statement details and minimal additional context.
Reuters4hNorway's Princess Astrid dies, aged 94, two days after king's funeral
BBC News42mNorway's Princess Astrid dies two days after attending brother King Harald's funeralCNCTV News3hNorway’s Princess Astrid dies, aged 94, two days after king’s funeral
Jerusalem Post26mNorway's Princess Astrid dies, aged 94, two days after king's funeral
Sky News3hNorway's Princess Astrid dies two days after funeral of her brother, the late King Harald
USA Today38mNorway's Princess Astrid dies two days after brother King Harald's funeralLeft coverage, 1 sources: The left frames the story within a broader portrait of Harald's popular legacy and the scale of international attendance at his funeral.
Right coverage, 2 sources: The right emphasizes the poignant timing — Astrid's final farewell to her brother days before her own death — and the emotional imagery from the cathedral.
What’s next: The palace has not announced funeral arrangements for Princess Astrid.
- What funeral or memorial arrangements will Norway hold for Princess Astrid?
- How will the new King Haakon VIII's reign take shape following two consecutive royal losses?