Somare married his wife Veronica, Lady Somare (generally referred to as "Lady Veronica Somare") in 1965, having courted her in traditional fashion, and then immediately left to take up his scholarship at Administrative College.
Somare menikahi istrinya Veronica, Lady Somare (umumnya disebut sebagai "Lady Veronica Somare") pada tahun 1965, setelah dirayu di busana tradisional, dan kemudian segera pergi untuk mengambil beasiswa di College Administrasi.