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Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after attending brother King Harald's funeral

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What happened

Princess Astrid "represented the Royal House in a warm and dutiful manner", the new king, Haakon VIII, said in a tribute to his aunt.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:59 UTC.

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