Norway plunged into fresh mourning as king’s sister dies – two days after his funeral

Princess Astrid of Norway has died at the age of 94, just two days after attending the funeral of her younger brother in Oslo. Her passing marks a period of renewed mourning for the Norwegian royal family following the recent loss of her sibling.

Princess Astrid, who was a prominent figure in the royal household, made her final public appearance at the funeral service held in the capital on Wednesday. Her death follows closely on the heels of the royal family's recent bereavement.