| Princess Astrid of Norway | |
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| Born | February 12 1932 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])
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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.
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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”)
Honours
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
| Styles of Princess Astrid of Norway |
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| Reference style | Her Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Highness |
| Alternative style | Ma'am |
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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Princess Astrid of Norway
Cadet branch of the House of Oldenburg
Born: 12 February 1932 |
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| Preceded by NN Long |
Line of succession to the British throne | Succeeded by Alexander Ferner |
External links
- The Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav (Includes a listing of all the recipients of the Grand Cross since 1847)
References
- ^ Royal House web site on Crown Princess Märtha’s Memorial Fund Retrieved 6 November 2007
- ^ Royal House web page on the Princess' patronages Retrieved 6 November 2007
- ^ Royal House web page on Princess Astrid's decorations (Norwegian) Retrieved 5 November 2007
