Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Norway’s Princess Astrid Dies at 94 After Brother’s Funeral
Princess Astrid was an important member of Norway’s royal family.
She was the older sister of King Harald V. Astrid died at age 94 on Friday.
She had attended her brother’s funeral two days earlier.
When she was younger, she helped represent Norway’s royal household.
She served as Norway’s first lady for many years.
Astrid married Johan Ferner and had five children.
She also supported children and young people with dyslexia.
Princess Astrid of Norway died Friday at age 94, according to the royal palace.
She was the elder sister of King Harald V, who died last month at age 89.
Astrid made her final public appearance at her brother’s funeral on Wednesday.
She served as Norway’s first lady from her mother’s death in 1954 until Harald married in 1968.
Astrid married Johan Ferner in 1961, had five children, and supported organizations helping children with dyslexia.
- Who
- Princess Astrid of Norway, the elder sister of King Harald V.
- What
- She died at age 94 after a long public role within Norway’s royal family.
- When
- She died on Friday, two days after attending her brother’s funeral on Wednesday.
- Where
- She was born at Villa Solbakken in Norway.
- Why
- The royal palace statement announced her death but did not give a cause.
- Full name
- Princess Astrid Maud Ingeborg, also known as Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner
- Born
- February 12, 1932
- Age at death
- 94
- Parents
- King Olav V and Princess Märtha of Sweden
- Marriage
- Married Johan Ferner in 1961
- Children
- Five
- Public role
- Served as Norway’s first lady from 1954 until 1968