Queen Sonja Mourns After King Harald's Death as Throne and Titles Shift

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Royals (1 / 1) 01.09.2026 23:08 / Tim

A hush has fallen over the Norwegian palace as Queen Sonja grieves her husband and the royal family's roles are reshaped before the nation's eyes. Read on to discover the full story!

A formal handover of titles

After King Harald died on Aug. 28 at 89 following treatment for a rare blood condition, his only son Haakon, 53, assumed the throne as King Haakon VIII. His wife, Mette-Marit, 53, became Queen Mette-Marit and both now use the style "His/Her Majesty." Their eldest child was elevated to Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra. Queen Sonja retains the title of Queen but will no longer be styled "Her Majesty."