Princess Astrid, Norway’s Last Royal Child, Dies | Global News

0:00It's September 11th. I'm Corey with the story. This is Global News, driven by AI and built for a global audience. Princess Asherd of Norway, sister to the late King Harold V, has passed away at the age of 94. This news comes just two days after she attended her brother's funeral, which was her final public appearance. She was the last surviving child of King Olaub V. Asherd stepped into the role of Norway's first lady at just 22 years old, back in 1954, following the passing of her mother. Crown Princess Murtha. She held that title until her brother's marriage in 1968. Throughout her life, she was known for her dedication to caring for and including the most vulnerable members of society. The Norwegian royal palace confirmed her death, and Prime Minister Jonas Garstora announced that the princess will receive a state funeral. Her coffin will be flown at half massed across the country as a sign of respect. King Harold himself passed away last month at the age of 89, after serving as King for

1:02over 35 years. His funeral saw many European royals and heads of state in attendance, with thousands lining the streets of Oslo to pay their respects. While the royal family has faced personal challenges recently, including scrutiny over Queen Met Meritz' past association with Jeffrey Epstein and Amani. Jail's sentence for her son, Marius Borg Hoibi. Princess Astrid's passing marks the end of an era for the Norwegian monarchy.