She received a diploma in dressmaking and tailoring at the Oslo Vocational School, and a diploma from École Professionnelle des Jeunes Filles (a finishing school) in Lausanne, Switzerland. There, she studied accounting, fashion design, and social science.

Aug 29, 2018 · One memorable image from the evening shows Sonja, the nation’s future queen, bending down in her gala dress to retrieve a handkerchief dropped by Magnhild Borten, wife of Prime Minister Per Borten. Sonja didn’t wear a tiara to …

Sonja wore a silk wedding gown by Molstad, a Norwegian department store. Like her sisters-in-law before her, she did not wear a tiara, instead using flowers in her hair to secure her long tulle veil. She carried a bouquet of white roses, freesias, lilies of the valley and orchids.

Queen Sonja of Norway, 1968 Photo: Getty After almost a decade of dating in secret (due to Sonja being one of us common folk), Norway's then Crown Prince Harald wed his soulmate, Sonja Haraldsen.

Queen Sonja's outfits in the royal collection come from both Norwegian and international fashion houses and designers.

Jun 10, 2015 · Before marrying into the royal family, Sonja was a commoner; her dress actually came from an upscale Norwegian department store! England's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip were married in...

Dec 26, 2024 · Queen Sonja has been consort since 1991 and chose a dress she’s been wearing pretty much since the start of her reign. The bright coral evening gown with pleated skirt and …

Aug 29, 2020 · Sonja’s dress is striking and elegant, making the bride a focal point at Oslo Cathedral where her marriage ceremony took place and, later on, at the Royal Palace where she celebrated at her...

On December 22, 2024, the traditional Christmas photo of the Norwegian Royal Family was released, featuring King Harald, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and Princess Ingrid Alexandra.

Oct 29, 2021 · With their attire—a black suit for Harald and a red-orange and gold dress for Sonja—the royal couple neatly paid tribute to the national colors of Germany. Sonja’s dress featured a gold lace overlay on the bodice, and she added additional gold …