Crown Prince Harald of Norway and Sonja Haraldsen 1968

[norwegianne]

Bits of Harald's speech:

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One of my very first obligations as a married man, and it is a dear one as such, is to thank for the bride. That it is a strange moment after all these years, there cannot be a doubt about. Sonja has described herself as an attpåklatt [child born long after his/her siblings] and to not be too polite all the time, I would like to say that I'm very glad for this klatt.

Nine years ago there was an ugly duckling who came into the Haraldsen family. Maybe he wasn't an ugly duckling, because he was particular ugly or especially pretty, but mostly because he was different, mostly because he came with uncertainties. I would like to thank you, Dagny, for the trust you showed me by believing that I through my feelings for your daughter could get her in the end, and that the fact that I was with your daughter wouldn't ruin her life, but that she today is here with me as the crown princess of the country. I don't think that anyone of us believed it could be so then, but during the past year, it has become a reality.

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I would also like to use the opportunity to thank my dear sisters, Ragnhild and Astrid, for good and happy childhood years and teen years and for their always good support and interest. A special thank I would like to make, on behalf of Sonja and myself, to the magnificent bridal feast that has been arranged for us in a difficult time. Even if it hurt to decline many invitations from people we would have loved to see around the time of our wedding, and which were planned, like the soiree two days ago, I would like to say that with the current circumstances, that we felt that it was the only right thing to do, and we, too, father, thank you for it.

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And then we're finally back to the bride. It is strange that during these speeches, the main person always comes last. Maybe, Sonja, it is because one can never in words express what one really wants to say, or maybe it is because one in words don't truly want to give words to how one's innermost feelings are. From this, it is actually not necessary to say anything at all - because you, more than anyone else know how I feel, both today here and now, as well as in the past. You, better than anyone else, will also understand what this moment truly means. Your yes in the church marks a whole new phase in our lives, and my yes to you is also a confirmation that I will do my outmost to give you the happiness you definitely deserve.

[Her_Majesty]

Thanks for sharing, Norwegianne! It's nice to read what Olav said in his Speech. Especially when one knows that Sonja didn't feel very Welcome in the Family in the beginning, because the King didn't want to meet her until the engagement day....
I think it was a nice gesture that he walked down to the aisle with his new daughter in law.

Another photo:
http://www.dagbladet.no/tekstarkiv/p...19&p=14&read=1

[Her_Majesty]

Photos of the Pre-Wedding Photosession

from Medium Photo

http://i29.tinypic.com/vh6web.jpg - This one is so lovely!
http://i31.tinypic.com/xe25ar.jpg
http://i26.tinypic.com/30w18j4.jpg
http://i30.tinypic.com/2d8f2nr.jpg
http://i26.tinypic.com/30w18j4.jpg
http://i27.tinypic.com/66ymb4.jpg - posing for a little girl
http://i28.tinypic.com/11l0y1h.jpg
http://i31.tinypic.com/maknk9.jpg
http://i30.tinypic.com/wb58r5.jpg
http://i25.tinypic.com/21jrss8.jpg
http://i25.tinypic.com/mjpock.jpg
http://i27.tinypic.com/10fuxwi.jpg
http://i26.tinypic.com/ngstfr.jpg

[lucien]

I love this site,hope you do too.I remember this wedding vividly.

<title>The Wedding of HRH Crown Prince Harald of Norway and Miss Sonja Haraldsen

CourtesyAdemar.

Oops,just noticed this link was already posted on a previous page.Oh well,never mind freshing up...

[Maura724]

Who is the bridesmaid in the blue dress with Harald and Sonja, and who are the three little girls?

[Her_Majesty]

Originally Posted by Maura724

Who is the bridesmaid in the blue dress with Harald and Sonja, and who are the three little girls?

http://images.sesam.no/scanpix/previ...8/sp13086c.jpg

The bridesmaid in the blue dress is Ian Henriksen.

The three little flowergirls were:
Anita Henriksen
Lis Haraldsen (Sonja's niece)
Ingeborg Lorentzen (Ragnhild's daughter)

[Maura724]

Originally Posted by Her_Majesty

http://images.sesam.no/scanpix/previ...8/sp13086c.jpg

The bridesmaid in the blue dress is Ian Henriksen.

Thanks. Is she a friend or relative of Sonja's, or is she someone royal?

[norwegianne]

Originally Posted by Maura724

Thanks. Is she a friend or relative of Sonja's, or is she someone royal?

She's the daughter of Sonja's sister, Gry

[Maura724]

Why didn't she have her sister in the wedding? Were they just not that close, since Gry was so much older? I know there's a large age difference.

[STEVEN]

YouTube - Royal Wedding Queen Sonja Married to King Harald

[emmeleia]

the video was just perfect!!!!!!!!
Harald was very hansome, Sonia very simple and sweet. Such a beautiful couple!!!