King and Queen for 25 years

The Norwegian Royal Family has really spoiled us today with a huge photo album of new images released to mark the 25th anniversary of the accession of Harald V as King of Norway. The photos feature the monarch, his consort and their family. So, first let's concentrate on the king.

King Harald V, King of Norway

Ascended the throne on January 17th 1991

The first official portrait shows the king in dress uniform in a familiar pose with similarities to other official portraits of recent times.  The second is a more relaxed close up portrait with just the hint of a smile.

Harald V in a new portrait released to mark his 25th anniversary as King of Norway

But Sunday isn't just the anniversary of the arrival of a king. It also marks the jubilee of his consort for Queen Sonja has stood at King Harald's side for every second of his quarter of a century long reign.

King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway

Queen Sonja features in several solo images including a relaxed and classic pose which shows just how much her daughter, Princess Martha Louise, looks like her.

Sonja became Norway's consort on January 17th 1991

But the stand out image from the photos of the king and queen is the formal portrait with Harald in uniform and Sonja in palest green and dazzling emeralds. It is a fitting photo for a special anniversary. And next we'll look at the images of Harald's heir and his family.

Harald and Sonja, King and Queen of Norway

All photos by Jorgen Gomnaes/ kongehuset.no