Norway Mourns Again: Moving Photos from Princess Astrid’s Funeral

Queen Mette-Marit, King Haakon, and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra arrived together in front of the church in Oslo on September 23, 2026, to attend Princess Astrid’s funeral. A guard in full dress uniform accompanied the close-knit family, whose composed expressions underscored the dignity of the funeral service. The farewell to Astrid, the sister of King Harald V, united the closest members of the monarchy in quiet mourning.

On September 23, 2026, King Haakon greeted the clergywoman who was leading the funeral service for Princess Astrid at the entrance to the church in Oslo. An honor guard saluted in the background, underscoring the solemn, state-level nature of the ceremony. Haakon’s father, King Harald V, had passed away just shortly before, lending the funeral additional significance.

With her eyes downcast, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra bid farewell to Princess Astrid, who had passed away at the age of 94. Queen Mette-Marit stood close to her daughter, while other mourners watched the scene unfold. It was a touching moment of personal grief.

Despite her lung transplant and subsequent rehabilitation, Queen Mette-Marit attended Princess Astrid's memorial service and appeared very brave and composed.

For the younger generation of the royal family, the appearance was a sign of solidarity during a time of double mourning, as Astrid had died just two days after the funeral of her brother, King Harald V.

Leah Isadora Behn, the granddaughter of King Harald V and daughter of Märtha Louise, also attended the memorial service for her great-aunt, Princess Astrid. Her somber expression reflected the gravity of a day that came so soon after her grandfather’s death.

King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit appeared together at the church in Oslo on September 23, 2026, to pay their last respects to Princess Astrid.

Mette-Marit clung tightly to her daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra. The young royal seems to be an important source of support for her parents during these turbulent times.

Queen Sonja also bid farewell to her sister-in-law, Princess Astrid, accompanied by her granddaughter, Ingrid Alexandra. It was a difficult time for Sonja, who had only recently buried her husband.

Princess Victoria traveled all the way from Sweden to pay her last respects to Princess Astrid. She had also attended Harald's funeral a few days earlier.