HM King Harald expresses gratitude to the UK

At a banquet attended by both Royal families at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday 25 October, The King of Norway said the ties between the two countries had grown in strength and described the UK as one of Norway’s oldest and closest friends and allies.

King of Norway lays wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Warrior

The King and Queen of Norway paid a visit to Westminster Abbey, accompanied by The Crown Prince of Norway, on Tuesday 25 October.

HM Queen Elizabeth welcomes The King and Queen of Norway

A carriage procession from the Horse Guard took Their Majesties to Buckingham Palace where they were welcomed by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

King and Queen of Norway arrives in London

In an official ceremony at the Horse Guards in London, Their Majesties the King and Queen of Norway were welcomed to the UK for their three-day special visit.

Lord Mayor welcomes King and Queen of Norway

Their Majesties The King and Queen of Norway arrived at St. James’s Palace, accompanied by the Crown Prince of Norway, for a presentation of Address of Welcome by the Lord Mayor and Councillors of the City of Westminster on Tuesday 25 October.

Norwegian exhibition at Buckingham Palace

After welcoming Their Majesties The King and Queen of Norway, HM Queen Elizabeth took her guest to an exhibition of Norwegian items in the Royal Collection.