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Sonja (born Sonja Haraldsen; 4 July 1937) is Queen of Norway as the wife of King Harald V. Sonja and the then Crown Prince Harald had dated for nine years prior to their marriage in 1968. They had kept their relationship a secret due to the controversy of Sonja's status as a commoner.
Apr 19, 2023 · Learn about the life and role of Queen Sonja, the wife of King Harald V and Norway's first queen in 53 years. Discover her social engagement, cultural interests, artistic achievements and outdoor activities.
Her Majesty The Queen. Queen Sonja, born Sonja Haraldsen on 4 July 1937. Married then Crown Prince Harald in Oslo Cathedral on 29 August 1968. Became queen on 17 January 1991. Consecrated in Nidaros Cathedral on 23 June 1991. Children: Princess Märtha Louise and Crown Prince Haakon.
Apr 19, 2023 · Her Majesty Queen Sonja was born in Oslo on 4 July 1937 as the daughter of Dagny (1898-1994) and Karl August Haraldsen (1889-1959). When King Harald ascended to the Throne upon the death of King Olav, Queen Sonja became Norway's first queen in 53 years.
Learn about the members of the Norwegian Royal House, including King Harald and Queen Sonja, who are the parents of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit. See their photos, titles, birthdays and roles in the royal family.
Feb 21, 2024 · King Harald V of Norway turns 87 today. The Norwegian king recently expressed his commitment to reigning for the entirety of his lifetime, in spite of the example set by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark by her recent abdication. Harald nevertheless seems to be good shape as he enters his 88th year.
Jul 4, 2022 · Learn about the life and work of Queen Sonja, the wife of King Harald V and the first Queen of Norway in 52 years. Discover her background, family, passions, and achievements as a Crown Princess and Queen consort.
