Princess Astrid, the sister of King Harald V of Norway, passed away on September 11, just two days after attending the funeral of her brother. She was 94 years old. The Norwegian royal family officially announced her death on Friday, according to a statement shared by the Norwegian public broadcaster NRK. King Harald V learned of her passing with deep sorrow, the royal palace said. Princess Astrid was the eldest sister of the late king and had a long-standing role within the Norwegian royal family. Her presence at her brother’s funeral on September 9 was a poignant moment, marking the end of a close family relationship that had spanned many decades. Her death comes just weeks after the passing of King Harald V, leaving the royal family in mourning once again. Princess Astrid had lived a life closely tied to Norway’s monarchy, often participating in public and ceremonial events. Her death is expected to be followed by a formal mourning period, as is customary in royal families. The Norwegian public has expressed sympathy for the royal family, who have faced significant loss in recent weeks. The royal family’s statement emphasized the deep sadness felt by King Harald V and other members of the family. While details of the funeral arrangements for Princess Astrid have not yet been announced, it is likely that a state funeral will be held in her honor, reflecting her status and the respect she commanded within Norway.