Princess Astrid’s dog Wilma dies days after her owner

Princess Astrid’s dog, Wilma, has died just days after her owner.

Princess Astrid died on 11 September 2026 at age 94. She was laid to rest yesterday, but people had noticed the absence of her beloved dog.

In response to an email by Norwegian broadcaster NRK, a palace spokesperson wrote, “Recently, Wilma lived with one of Princess Astrid’s children. Days after Princess Astrid’s passing, Wilma also fell asleep quietly, lying where she felt most comfortable – on a good lap.” He added that Wilma had been ill for quite some time and was 12 years old.

Photo: Ola Vatn, The Royal Court

Princess Astrid adopted Wilma from a rescue a few years ago, and Wilma became the Princess’s faithful companion. During the last years of Princess Astrid’s life, she was almost always in her lap during engagements.

According to the palace spokesperson, “Wilma came to Princess Astrid as a rehoming dog from the Solplassen rehoming and resting home for ownerless dogs, and lived with the princess for several years. She was often with her when Princess Astrid was out on official missions for the royal family – often safely placed on her lap.”

The Princess told NRK, “Wilma means everything to me. It became a whole new world after she came home. I had lost my old dog, and then there was a big void. It was great to have Wilma – instead of a broken world, I got a whole world when she came to me.”