Queen Sonja of Norway travels to Spain following King Harald V's death

Queen Sonja of Norway is traveling to Málaga, Spain, to inaugurate an Edvard Munch exhibition at the Picasso Museum. This marks her first international visit since the death of her husband, King Harald V.

The visit has been modified in response to a tragic railway accident in Urda, Toledo, which has resulted in 69 fatalities and led to a period of national mourning in Spain. As a gesture of solidarity and respect for the victims, the planned gala dinner has been canceled, and the Queen's reception will follow a more sober and discreet format.

Prior to her arrival in Spain, the Queen reportedly took a private trip to the Swiss Alps to seek respite following the loss of the King.