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Norway’s Princess Astrid, 94, dies two days after brother King Harald’s funeral

Princess Astrid, 94, sister of the late King Harald, passed away on Friday, two days after his funeral, according to a statement from the Norwegian royal palace.

Princess Astrid of Norway, aged 94, died on Friday, the royal palace said in an official statement.

Her death occurred two days after the funeral of her brother, the late King Harald, who had passed away earlier this year.

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Why This Matters

The passing of Princess Astrid, a senior member of Norway’s royal family, comes at a time of national mourning following King Harald’s funeral, underscoring a period of transition for the monarchy and prompting public reflection on the royal household’s role in national identity.

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