This is a wonderful Romeo and Juliet story about two young people who fought for nine long years for their love for each other. Coincidentally, the story is about the Norwegian King and Queen, but it is also about so much more. It is the story of a society in transition, of a burgeoning youth culture, and of political unrest in a Europe still trying to recover from World War II.

Harald and Sonja's love influenced and changed the new society that was emerging. They forced a reckoning with the old ways and an acknowledgement that young people increasingly made choices based on their own desires and dreams.

Their fight for their love is still relevant today in a Europe where different cultures meet, and society is once again undergoing dramatic change. Harald and Sonja's love paved the way for young people to choose partners based on their own desires and preferences, regardless of gender, ethnicity, borders, social classes, or family expectations.