Norway's Princess Astrid dies at 94, two weeks after her brother's death
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Norway's Princess Astrid dies at 94, two weeks after her brother's death

SIC Notícias11 September 2026 at 14:44

Norway's Princess Astrid died at the age of 94. The death was announced by the Norwegian Royal House, which did not disclose the cause of the passing.

The death occurred two weeks after the death of the princess's brother, establishing a short interval between the two losses in the royal family.

As a figure of Norwegian royalty, Princess Astrid was part of the royal family with great relevance in the Nordic country.

The official communication by the Norwegian Royal House marks the institutional recognition of the passing, at a time of mourning for the royal family and for Norway.

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