Princess Astrid of Norway

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Princess Astrid of Norway
Born	February 12, 1932 (1932-02-12) (age 76) Villa Solbakken, Oslo, Norway
Other names	Astrid Maud Ingeborg
Spouse	Johan Martin Ferner
Children	Cathrine Ferner, Benedikte Ferner, Alexander Ferner, Elisabeth Ferner, Carl-Christian Ferner
Parents	Olav V of Norway and Princess Märtha of Sweden
Relatives	King Harald V and Princess Ragnhild of Norway

Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner (Astrid Maud Ingeborg, born 12 February 1932) is the second daughter of King Olav V of Norway (1903–1991) and his wife, Princess Märtha of Sweden (1901–1954).

From her mother's death in April 1954 until her brother's marriage in August 1968, Princess Astrid was the First Lady of Norway, working side-by-side with her father the King on all representation duties, including state visits. Princess Astrid is chair of the board of Crown Princess Märtha’s Memorial Fund which provides financial support to social and humanitarian initiatives carried out by non-governmental organisations.^[1] The princess married divorced commoner Johan Martin Ferner (b. July 22, 1927), a department store owner, in Asker Church outside Oslo on 12 January 1961. The couple have five children together:

Cathrine Ferner Johansen (b. July 22, 1962 [1])
Benedikte Ferner (b. September 27, 1963 [2])
Alexander Ferner (b. March 15, 1965 [3]), married Margrét Gudmundsdóttir with issue
Elisabeth Ferner (b. March 30, 1969 [4])
Carl-Christian Ferner (b. October 22, 1972 [5])

Norwegian Royal Family

HM The King HM The Queen HRH The Crown Prince HRH The Crown Princess HRH Princess Ingrid Alexandra HH Prince Sverre Magnus HH Princess Märtha Louise HH Princess Ragnhild HH Princess Astrid
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Princess Astrid is styled Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner, since her marriage. Abroad she is entitled to be styled as Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner.

1 Patronages
2 Honours
3 Ancestry
4 External links
5 References

[edit] Patronages

The princess is patron of several organizations and participates in their activities with great interest. She has been particularly involved in work for children and young people with dyslexia, herself having had a hard time during her childhood and youth due to that condition.

Foundation 3,14 – Gallery 3,14 (Hordaland International Art Gallery)
The Norwegian Women’s Public Health Association
The Norwegian Women’s and Family Association
The Norwegian Women’s Defence League
Oslo Art Association
The Norwegian Women’s Voluntary Defence Association
Inner Wheel Norway
The Norwegian Dyslexia Association
Dissimilis Norway
Foreningen for Kroniske Smertepasienter (“The Norwegian Association of Chronic Pain Patients”)
Trondheim Symphony Orchestra

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[edit] Honours

Styles of Princess Astrid of Norway

Reference style	Her Highness
Spoken style	Your Highness
Alternative style	Ma'am

A 580 000 km² area in Antarctica is named Princess Astrid Coast in her honour.

Norway Grand Cross with Collar of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav
Norway The Royal House Centenary Medal
Norway Haakon VIIs Jubilee Medal 1905 – 1955
Norway Haakon VIIs Centenary Medal
Norway Olav Vs Commemorative Medal of 30. January 1991
Norway Olav Vs Jubilee Medal 1957-1982
Norway Olav Vs Centenary Medal
Norway Royal Family Order of King Haakon VII of Norway
Norway Royal Family Order of King Olav V of Norway
Norway Royal Family Order of King Harald V of Norway
Belgium Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown
Sweden Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star
Sweden King Gustaf Vs 90th Birthday Medal
Sweden King Carl XVI Gustaf's 50th Birthday Medal
Finland Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose
France Grand Cross of the Ordre national du Mérite
Germany Grand Cross of the Federal Cross of Merit
Iceland Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon
Jordan Grand Cross of the Al-Kawkab Al Urdoni Order (Order of the Star of Jordan)
Luxembourg Grand Cross of the Order of Adolph of Nassau
Netherlands Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Portugal Grand Cross of the Portuguese Order of Merit
Spain Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
Thailand Grand Cross of the Brilliant Chlua Chom Klao Order

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[edit] Ancestry

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Ancestors of Princess Astrid of Norway

16. Christian IX of Denmark

8. Frederick VIII of Denmark

17. Louise of Hesse-Kassel

4. Haakon VII of Norway

18. Charles XV of Sweden

9. Lovisa of Sweden

19. Louise of the Netherlands

2. Olav V of Norway

20. Albert, Prince Consort

10. Edward VII of the United Kingdom

21. Victoria of the United Kingdom

5. Maud of Wales

22. Christian IX of Denmark (= 16)

11. Alexandra of Denmark

23. Louise of Hesse-Kassel (= 17)

1. Princess Astrid of Norway

24. Oscar I of Sweden

12. Oscar II of Sweden

25. Josephine of Leuchtenberg

6. Prince Carl, Duke of Västergötland

26. William, Duke of Nassau

13. Sophie of Nassau

27. Princess Pauline of Württemberg

3. Märtha of Sweden

28. Christian IX of Denmark (= 16)

14. Frederick VIII of Denmark ( = 8 )

29. Louise of Hesse-Kassel (= 17)

7. Princess Ingeborg of Denmark

30. Charles XV of Sweden (= 18)

15. Lovisa of Sweden ( = 9 )

31. Louise of the Netherlands (= 19)

Norwegian royalty
Princess Astrid of Norway House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg Cadet branch of the House of Oldenburg Born: 12 February 1932
British royalty
Preceded by Victoria Ribeiro	Line of succession to the British throne	Succeeded by Alexander Ferner