On 12 October 2026, Queen Sonja of Norway visited Nasjonalarkivet (the National Archives of Norway) at Sognsvann in Oslo. During the visit, she saw how messages of condolence, letters, children’s drawings and other personal tributes following the passing of King Harald are being collected and preserved for posterity.
In the days before and after King Harald’s passing, Palace Square was filled with flowers, candles, letters, drawings and personal messages. These tributes expressed grief, gratitude and a desire to say farewell to the King.
The National Archives has been responsible for collecting the materials gathered by the Royal Palace gardeners and will preserve a selection of these tributes. The initiative aims to ensure that these messages become part of the shared history of King Harald and reflect his significance to the Norwegian people.
During her visit, Queen Sonja received a briefing on the National Archives’ public responsibilities and its work to preserve records documenting contemporary society. National Archivist Inga Bolstad explained the institution’s duties and the importance of preserving records that provide insight into our society, its people and our history.
Sonja The Queen of Style ❤️
ReplyDelete14.41. Agree, so fantastic!
DeleteI’m really happy to see her again, looking exceptionally lovely as always.
ReplyDeleteShe’s a very beautiful woman and looks wonderful in this classic black/ivory combo.
ReplyDeleteThe queen certainly looks elegant and is in half mourning, but I do not like her somewhat chunky shoes. Of course I do not expect her to wear high heels. Perhaps she needs inspiration from ex queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, her trousers and shoes always look very smart together, furthermore, both ladies are in the same age group.
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Nothing wrong with her shoes. Sonja looks great.
DeleteQ S is fantastic! Face, body and style like a young woman!
ReplyDeleteIt must be consoling to her to see how much care is going into the preservation of all the messages of condolence. Part of the grieving process in its later stages for her as well.
ReplyDeleteHer husband has been gone less than two months. I would consider her grieving process to be in its very early stages.
DeleteI know the timeline, of course. I mean that it is no longer grieving in the first and acute stage for her.
DeleteLa reine a toujours du goût en combinant les couleurs !
ReplyDeleteThis lady knows what suits her and how to put it together. She usually includes a dash of colour from a scarf or necklace.
ReplyDeleteStyle and pretty, both at the same time - lovely lady!
ReplyDeleteShe looks incredibly good here. Lovely to see her, but a delicate time for her, I admire her greatly. She is all class. She looks lovely.
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