The Day Norway's Queen Almost Took Her Own Life Because of Her Husband Harald

The Norwegian Royal House is going through one of the most delicate moments in its recent history. King Harald's health problems, Queen Sonja's hospitalization, and the lack of trust in the heirs put the stability of the Norwegian monarchy in question. Spanish journalist Pilar Eyre has brought to light unknown aspects of the marriage between Harald and Sonja, including a suicide attempt by the queen.

The Fragility of a Shaky Reign

At 87 years old, Harald of Norway is dealing with health problems that have kept him away from his duties. Recent medical interventions and justified absences have increased rumors about a possible abdication. However, the lack of a solid alternative within the royal family has halted this possibility.

The situation is further complicated by Queen Sonja's hospitalization, who was admitted due to respiratory problems. In a context where the future heirs, Haakon and Mette-Marit, also generate controversy due to their private lives and past scandals, the outlook for succession is uncertain. Mette-Marit's family history and her degenerative lung disease have fueled doubt about her ability to assume the throne.

Controversial Vacations and Official Silences

One of the most recent episodes that has put the monarchy at the center of the debate was King Harald of Norway's secret trip to Malaysia. While he was supposed to be fulfilling his official duties in Oslo, he was on vacation without informing the citizens or the government. When his health deteriorated, he had to be urgently repatriated on a medical flight that cost more than 200,000 euros.

Pilar Eyre points out that these types of situations generate discontent in a country where equality is an essential value, and the royal family's excesses are not tolerated. "The Norwegian monarchy doesn't pay taxes, but it does demand state resources," the journalist emphasizes.

Adding to this is the questioning of his profile as a leader: Harald, although he was an outstanding athlete, never finished his studies, and his general culture is quite limited. The journalist also revealed that the king broke up with Sofia of Greece to marry Sonja, despite his parents' opposition. That family tension would have caused a crisis in the then-prince's girlfriend, even leading her to attempt to take her own life.

The Future of the Monarchy on the Tightrope

With a monarch absent due to illness, a weakened queen, and a succession line without consensus, voices demanding a review of the system are growing. Mette-Marit, with her increasingly complicated health condition, doesn't seem the best option to ensure the future of the Crown. Meanwhile, the popularity of Harald and Sonja continues to fall, affected by the luxuries they display and the scandals surrounding them.