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Royals Unite for Princess Astrid's Funeral
23 Sep
Summary
- Princess Astrid, Martha Louise's aunt, died at 94.
- The funeral occurred shortly after King Harald's passing.
- Martha Louise and Durek Verrett showed public affection.
Princess Martha Louise and Durek Verrett were present at the funeral for Princess Astrid, who passed away at the age of 94 on September 11, 2026. Astrid was Martha Louise's aunt. Her death followed closely behind that of her younger brother, King Harald, who died at 89 on August 28, 2026. The funeral service was a poignant occasion for the royal family.
Following the ceremony, Princess Martha Louise and her fiancé Durek Verrett were observed displaying their close bond, holding hands as they departed the church. Durek Verrett was also seen offering comfort to another mourner with an embrace. Martha Louise's brother, King Haakon, served as a pallbearer, carrying his aunt's coffin alongside her children.
Princess Astrid was laid to rest at Akershus Fortress in Oslo, beside her late husband Johan Martin Ferner, to whom she was married for 54 years. The couple, married from 1961 to 2015, had five children. Martha Louise and Durek Verrett confirmed their relationship in May 2019, having met the previous year.
