Norway's Princess Astrid has died at the age of 94. In a statement, Norway's Royal Palace announced her death with deep sorrow.
Astrid had attended a memorial ceremony held in the capital, Oslo, on September 9 following the death of her brother, King Harald V of Norway.
Astrid served as first lady for 14 years
Born in Norway in 1932, Astrid became the country's first lady at the age of 22 after her mother, Marta, died in 1954.
Astrid held the position for 14 years, until her brother Harald married in 1968. She continued to carry out royal duties in the years that followed.
The life of Harald V
King Harald V of Norway died at the age of 89 on August 28. Born on February 21, 1937, Harald became king after his father's death in 1991.