Princess Astrid of Norway has died at the age of 94, according to reports from nu.nl and NOS. Her death came two days after the funeral of her brother, King Harald.
The Norwegian royal family has not yet released further details beyond what the outlets have reported. Astrid was the sister of Harald, and news of her passing followed closely on the mourning period for the king.
Sweden's royal couple has expressed support for the Norwegian royals following Astrid's death, according to plusonline.nl. The gesture reflects the close ties between the Scandinavian monarchies.
Astrid's children paid tribute to their mother, describing her as the best mother they could have wished for, RTL.nl reported. The statement offered a personal note amid the formal announcements from the palace and media.
The back-to-back losses have drawn attention across Norway and neighboring countries, with coverage focusing on the royal family's recent period of grief. Reformatorisch Dagblad was among the Dutch outlets that reported on Astrid's death, noting she was the sister of Harald.
Further statements from the Norwegian royal household and details about funeral arrangements are expected in the coming days.
