Queen Sonja and Princess Astrid of Norway opened the “Threads in Time – From the Royal Steppes to the Royal Carpet” exhibition at the Queen Sonja Art Stable.
The royal ladies attended the opening on the evening of 12 February, and the King and Queen contributed to the displays.
A tapestry at the King and Queen’s home at Voksenkollen in Oslo is included in the exhibition. The Kongsseteren tapestry was a gift from the people of Norway to King Haakon VII and Queen Maud for their coronation.
The new exhibit highlights Norwegian tapestry tradition that spans half a century, with the Royal Court saying it covers “from the monumental Riksteppene from 1899, to the powerful narratives in the post-war Kongeteppe from 1955.”
Her Majesty said it was an honour to take part in the exhibition, “It is a great pleasure for the Royal House to be able to contribute by highlighting the creativity, craftsmanship and love of weaving that lies in these treasures we are showcasing here.”
Curator Sandra Lorentzen was the mastermind behind the new displays.
During her speech, Queen Sonja took time to wish her sister-in-law a happy birthday, calling it a “special day to open an exhibition.”
She added, “Not only is it the day the 1994 Olympic Games in Lillehammer opened, but it’s also Princess Astrid’s birthday. I learned today that you might now be the oldest princess in the world. That’s impressive. Congratulations, dear Astrid!”
The Princess turned 94 on 12 February.
The exhibit is now open to the public.
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