Harald was determined to make things work with Sonja, even if it meant going against his royal duties. He proposed to her in 1968, but the engagement was kept secret for months. We can only imagine the stolen glances and secret meetings they must have had!
But why was their love considered forbidden? Well, back then, the Norwegian monarchy had some pretty strict rules about who royals could marry. Sonja didn't have the "right" background or social status, so the royal family was worried about what others would think. Talk about pressure!
So, what did Harald do? He basically told his parents, the king and queen, that he would rather give up the throne than give up Sonja. That's some serious love over duty right there! We can only imagine the dramatic conversations they must have had behind closed doors.
As The Commoner reveals the forbidden royal love story that almost
