Princess Astrid Mrs Ferner was born on 12 February 1932 and is the daughter of Olav V of Norway.
She married Johan Martin Ferner on 12 January 1961. The couple have five children and live in Oslo. Since the death of her mother, Crown Princess Märtha, in 1954 Princess Astrid Mrs Ferner has represented the Royal Family on many different occasions. She 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.
Ferner, of Norway was born as HRH PrincessAstrid Maud Ingeborg of Norway in Villa Solbakken in Oslo on 12 February 1932.
She is the second daughter of King Olav V of Norway (1903–1991) and Crown Princess Märtha (born Princess Märtha of Sweden) (1901–1954).
From her mother's death in April 1954 until her brother's marriage in August 1968, PrincessAstrid was the First Lady of Norway, working side-by-side with her father the King on all representation duties, including state visits.