King Harald V and Queen Sonja reflect on marriage and health

King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway reflected on their nearly four decades of marriage and their commitment to serving the Norwegian people during a meeting at the Royal Palace in Oslo. The conversation touched upon the King’s recovery from bladder cancer and heart bypass surgery, which he addressed with optimism, stating he felt better than before the procedures.

The royal couple also discussed their early courtship and the challenges faced by the Queen in establishing her role within the monarchy. The meeting took place ahead of a state visit by King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía of Spain.