Princess Anne Leaves Emotional Message at Princess Astrid’s Funeral

Princess Anne has delivered a deeply emotional farewell to Princess Astrid following the Norwegian royal’s funeral in Oslo. Although Anne was not present at the September 23 service, her white rose wreath carried a short handwritten message that captured the personal nature of their connection — “With love and happy memories.” The simple tribute stood among the many flowers surrounding Princess Astrid’s coffin at Ris Church, where family members, friends and European royals gathered to say their final goodbye. Princess Astrid died on September 11, 2026, at the age of 94, only days after attending the funeral of her brother, King Harald V. That final public appearance made her own farewell especially poignant, as nobody could have known that she would soon return to the same atmosphere of grief as the person being remembered. Astrid spent decades serving the Norwegian royal family and Norway, including fourteen years as First Lady. She was remembered by her family for her warmth, wisdom, humor, compassion and unwavering dedication. Her funeral brought together members of the Norwegian royal family and royal representatives from across Europe. Princess Anne’s quiet tribute became one of the most touching details of the farewell. Her few handwritten words focused not on royal titles or ceremony, but on love, memories and a personal connection between two royal families. As the final service ended, the white rose wreath remained as a lasting symbol of remembrance for a remarkable Norwegian royal figure whose life spanned more than nine decades. #PrincessAnne #PrincessAstrid