Princess Astrid, sister of Harald of Norway, dies two days after monarch's funeral
The new king of the Nordic country, Haakon VIII, has mourned the loss of his aunt, who died at the age of 94, 14 days after assuming the throne following the death of his father. “She was very loyal and always carried out her duties with commitment, presence and an infectious spirit,” he said.
The Norwegian royal family has announced that Princess Astrid has died. The King, Haakon VIII, received the news with great sadness, according to a brief statement. Princess Astrid was 94 years old and had been seen in public just 14 days ago, at her brother's state funeral in Oslo. King Haakon VIII took the throne after the death of his father, King Harald, on August 28 at the age of 89.
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