I Amazonas

April 2013 King Harald fulfilled a long-held dream when he spent four days living with the Yanomami people in a remote part of the Amazon River basin. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

It takes upwards of an hour to fly from Boa Vista to the Yanomami village of Demini. The northern Brazilian rainforest extends beneath the airplane. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

The King is greeted by a representative from the Yanomami Indians on the grassy runway. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

The traveling party has reached Demini after a 45-minute walk from the runway. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

The King's host, Daví Kopenawa, is the leader of the Yanomami and their international spokesperson. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

The village consists of one huge circular communal dwelling, where all of the village’s 120 inhabitants live under the same roof. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

An enormous tree marks the gateway into the village of Demini. The tree was decorated in conjunction with the 20-year anniversary of their their own territory. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

In the circular communal dwelling of the Yanomami, all of the 120 village inhabitants sleep in hammocks under the same roof. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

King Harald slept in a hammock for the first time in his life. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

The director of the Rainforest Foundation Norway, Dag Hareide, and King Harald listen to the medicine man Lorival, who is recounting the history and way of life of the Yanomami. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

The King is given a demonstration of how the Indians make flour from the root vegetable manioc. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

A young Yanomami girl from the village. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

A Yanomami Indian elder from the village of Demini has adorned himself with leaves for the occasion. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

King Harald in conversation with the village chief, Daví Kopenawa. With the help of an interpreter, the two shared experiences and stories about their own cultures. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

Domesticated parrots were part of village life. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

King Harald joined the greatest hunters in the village for a trek through the rainforest, in order to listen to how they lure animals. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

The Yanomami Indians know the rainforest like the back of their own hand, and are the best guides that King Harald could ask for. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

The rainforest often lives up to its name, something King Harald faces as he negotiates the forest outside Demini. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

King Harald accompanied the greatest hunters in the village in order to listen to how they lure animals such as monkeys, jaguars, wild boars and forest birds. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

A hunter suffered a bout of coughing during his demonstration, which greatly amused both the King and the Indians as it sounded like a jaguar with a cold. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

King Harald was impressed by the various tricks employed to fell their prey. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

The King is painted in the face by Daví Kopenawa, the leader of the Yanomami. The red paint is obtained from the seeds of the annatto bush. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

King Harald has had face paint from the red fruit annatto applied - a sign that King Harald is «one of them». Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

The eader of the Yanomami, Daví Kopenawa, tells the King about life in the rainforest. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

King Harald got to see how the Yanomami Indians grow root vegetables, among other things, in small vegetable gardens. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

King Harald discusses the day’s trekking with the director of the Rainforest Foundation Norway, Dag Hareide. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

Daví Kopenawa attaches macaw feathers to King Harald’s arm just prior to departure. This is held to be a special badge of honour. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

The feathers are worn by the men of the village on special occasions. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

King Harald and the leader of the Yanomami, Daví Kopenawa, thank each other for four eventful days. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.

Villagers of all ages follow King Harald to the plane which will bring him back to Boa Vista. Published 4 May 2013. Handout picture from the Royal Court. For editorial use only, not for sale. Photo: Rainforest Foundation Norway / ISA Brazil.