On October 2, 2024, King Harald of Norway opened the 169th session of the Norwegian Parliament (Storting). At the opening ceremony, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon accompanied King Harald. The opening of the Storting every October constitutes an important part of His Majesty's constitutional role. This is ordinarily the only time during the year that the King, Government, Storting, and Supreme Court gather.
I am very sorry to say but Sonja not dressed very exciting and imv never was. And this jacket is very badly taylored.
ReplyDeleteTo debate: is a Queen’s job to “dress exciting” (sic)?! I think the jacket may be well tailored (not Taylored!, that would be highly inappropriate for a queen!) but the photo doesn’t show it. Hard to judge from a single shot. - Grace
DeleteThe King is looking very frail, sadly. Good for him for continuing to carry out his duties.
ReplyDeleteHis son is looking very worried
DeleteAs a Norwegian. Can you please stop thinking you know anything based on a photo. The King is 87 years old. Has a bad back, a problem with his knee and and is born with a problem with his foot. So please take a chill pill.
DeleteQueen Sonja is looking very tired !!
ReplyDeleteShe is 87 years old. We would all be tired by then, but you are seeing something that isn't there.
DeleteThe Queen’s jacket does not fit well through the torso but the colour is lovely on her. I’m struck too by how frail the King looks and by the somber expressions on both Haakon’s and his mother’s faces. (V.M.)
ReplyDeleteI think the queen has a very nice suit. The peplum looks good on her as does the colour. It must be quite tiring to seat through this.
ReplyDeleteIt last for about 50 minutes. I think they can manage.
DeleteI think everyone is concerned about the king’s health. No one is celebrating the opening of the parliament.
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No one is celebrating, right. We, as Norway have always had a party at the opening...The opening was at it always is, so breathe.
DeleteQ. Sonja's jacket is sitting a bit oddly but the colors are good and she looks splendid with the big cape when they're outside. King Harald is looking very frail.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness. The queen actually looks...disheveled.
ReplyDeleteI feel uneasy with these photos. King Harald looks so ill and frail. Haakon looks so concerned and tired. Queen Sonja looks exhausted--her normally stylish appearance is quite off. I was appalled by the photo of her alone until I could see the hat--it looked like she had not combed her hair. I know the NRF is under huge pressure right now--the king has severe health problems, the king and queen are in the their 80s so I am sure the pressure and stress are dreadful for them, the CP couple have issues with M-M's health battle and Marius' problems. The strain is showing especially on the king and queen. This is actually quite sad.
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I agree everyone seemed too serious/concerned. I like the Queen's outfit although is perfect for the occasion it seems a bit simple. But again, maybe she is just being respectful and trying not to get much attention herself but give the first place to the event.
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King Harald V looks frail to me, well he is in his 80's. He works very hard. Q Sonja looks nice, but a little worried. The future King is stone-faced. Sadly, they have to go through the mess. How come the CPss has never been there.
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What is wrong with you people?
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