WorldPublished: 11 September 2026 at 16:45

Norway's royal family mourns again: Princess Astrid has died

Norway's Princess Astrid has died at the age of 94, Norwegian public broadcaster NRK reported.

Norway's royal family is once again in mourning after Princess Astrid died at the age of 94. The news was reported by Norway's public broadcaster NRK.

Princess Astrid was one of the longest-standing members of the Norwegian royal family, and news of her passing has drawn attention across the country.

Further details about the circumstances of her death and any upcoming ceremonies have not yet been made public.

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