Royal House
Norwegian Court Grants Sonja Title of Queen Mother
The Norwegian court has officially designated 89-year-old Queen Sonja as queen mother in a press release, marking the first time the palace used this title following the death of her husband, King Harald. This change coincides with the accession of his son Haakon and makes Sonja the oldest member of the royal family after the passing of Princess Astrid. While the term is common in other countries, such as the UK, Norwegian media have requested more information but received no further response.
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