Who Is Queen Sonja? Know The Commoner King Harald V Fought To Marry Amid His Death At 89
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The Remarkable Love Story Behind King Harald and Queen Sonja’s 57-Year Marriage
King Harald V of Norway and Queen Sonja were married for 57 years, but few people know how long and difficult the road to their 1968 wedding actually was. Here is the full story of one of Europe's most remarkable royal romances.
King Harald V. was extremely popular in Norway. WORLD correspondent Per Hinrichs explains why the monarch was considered popular, sporting and humorous – and how his death puts the debates about the royal house in the background for the time being.
The royal couple's relationship faced a lot of opposition.
As a central figure in Norwegian kingship, Queen Sonja has been able to modernize the institution while facing the recent polemics that weaken the crown.
King Harald V is dead. The head of the Norwegian royal family died only one day before an important jubilee with Queen Sonja.
Who Is Queen Sonja? Know The Commoner King Harald V Fought To Marry Amid His Death At 89
People across the world are mourning the loss of Norway's King Harald V. Alongside, they are also looking at his Queen Sonja, who has supported him through difficult times for nearly six decades. Interestingly, the Norwegian queen's story is unlike other traditional royal romances. She was born a commoner, and their relationship endured several years of uncertainty before she received the nod to marry the future king. Who is King Harald V's wif…
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