A Real-Life Fairy Tale
Love stories don’t get much more legendary than this!
Imagine being so in love that you’re willing to risk an entire kingdom for it.
Image credit: Facebook/Harald V King of Norway
Well, that’s exactly what King Harald V of Norway did! He swore he’d never marry unless he could wed his true love, Sonja Haraldsen—a commoner and the daughter of a cloth merchant.
Talk about commitment! His unwavering love actually forced the royal family and the government to rethink the rules, and after nearly a decade of waiting, he finally got to marry her.
And guess what? She became the Queen of Norway! Now that’s a real-life fairytale.
Do you know any other stories of royals or historical figures choosing love over tradition? Or maybe you have a “forbidden love” story of your own? Spill the tea!
