Her Majesty Queen Sonja

Her Majesty Queen Sonja was Queen of Norway for 35 years. She stood by King Harald's side from 17 January 1991 to his death on 28 August 2026. Queen Sonja carries out official engagements in which she represents the Royal House.

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Queen Sonja's work and public service

Her Majesty Queen Sonja became Norway’s first queen in 53 years when King Harald became Norway’s new king following the death of King Olav in 1991. She was Queen of Norway for 35 years. Queen Sonja carries out official engagements in which she represents the Royal House.

Biography

Sonja Haraldsen was born in Oslo 4 July 1937. She married the then Crown Prince Harald 29 August 1968 and became Crown Princess of Norway and Norway's queen from 1991.

Patronage

Royal patronage serves to raise public awareness of an organisation or a specific event that supports a worthy cause.

Speeches

Speeches given in English by Queen Sonja. The overview is updated continuously.

The Queen Sonja Print Award

The Queen Sonja Print Award seeks to generate interest in and promote the development of graphic art. The award is the world's largest in this field.

Current

The latest news itmes in English from the official programme of Queen Sonja.