One of Europe’s most popular royals has just received a brand new throne but this isn’t its first time as a regal seat.
In fact, this ”new throne” has a rather interesting history that’s seen it used by a king before it became the most sophisticated prop at a series of theatres.
The three Norwegian thrones for the king, queen and crown prince in the Norwegian…
New building to open at Queen Sonja's Art Stable
19th September 2023
In connection with Queen Sonja’s 80th birthday the Queen Sonja Art Stable was opened in Oslo. Located just beside the Royal Palace the Art Stable has now for many years been an exhibition hall for royal history and modern art. Now a new building is part of the…
King Harald and Queen Sonja's love story becomes TV-series
31st July 2023
The love story that has shaped Norwegian history is now becoming a TV drama series in Norway.
King Harald stood firm against opposition to his choice of bride for nine years before he could finally marry Sonja Haraldsen. At a time when royal brides had to be royal…
Queen Sonja opens new art exhibition
31st January 2023
Queen Sonja of Norway attended the opening of “The palace’s craftsmanship – created through 200 years” exhibition at Queen Sonja Art Stable at Oslo’s Royal Palace.
Vigdis Hjort, a Norwegian author and craftsmanship enthusiast, led the exhibit’s opening ceremony, honouring the preservation of craft traditions through generations.
During the inauguration of…
Queen Sonja to unveil new royal exhibition
24th January 2023
Queen Sonja of Norway is set to open a new exhibition at the Royal Palace in Oslo.
The new exhibit, “The Palace’s Crafts – Created over 200 years in the Queen Sonja Art Stable,” will be displayed in the Queen’s Art Stable and will be open…
Queen Margrethe joined by Queen Sonja at ballet in Copenhagen
29th November 2022
The Queen of Denmark was joined by her good friend the Queen of Norway to attend the re-premiere of the ballet “The Nutcracker” in Copenhagen. Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine of Denmark also attended the…
Queen Sonja concludes her Minnesota visit with church jubilee
18th October 2022
Queen Sonja of Norway was in the United States last week on an extended visit to the state of Minnesota.
The first part of the visit was dedicated to events related to Minnesota and Norway’s military and joint cultural cooperation. Her Majesty also attended a reception at the Honorary Consulate General of Norway in Minneapolis before attending “The Stranger” concert at the…
Queen Sonja has visited Minnesota, where over 20 per cent of the population consider themselves Norwegian-American. Minnesota is, therefore, the American state with solid connections to Norway.
The Queen’s meeting was preceded by a series of political talks. Queen…
Queen Sonja opens trio of art displays
4th October 2022
Opening exhibitions is not unfamiliar for Europe’s royalty, but opening three displays on the same evening is probably rarer. However, Queen Sonja did just that when she made the trip to the new Munch Museum in Oslo.
The director welcomed the Norwegian Queen in the…
Queen Margrethe given language prize by Queen Sonja
27th September 2022
Queens often present awards, but not to each other. However, Queen Sonja of Norway has presented the Nordic Association’s language prize to this year’s winner, Queen Margrethe of Denmark.
It all happened in a small ceremony on September 26th 2022 in the House of the Nordic Nations in Oslo, Norway’s capital.
Queen Margrethe of Denmark was awarded the Nordic Association’s…