Australia 2015

The King and Queen arrive at their hotel in Canberra the evening before the start of the state visit. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix.

Else Glomm-White (7) and Magnus Aarhaug Dafter (6) had flowers for King Harald and Queen Sonja. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix

"Kor i Australia" performed "Våren" (Spring) by Edvard Grieg for the King and Queen. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix

The King and Queen meet the war veteran Olav Ottesen on their arrival in Canberra. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix

A visit to the Australian War Memorial was the first stop on King Harald and Queen Sonja’s official programme. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

The names of Australia’s fallen soldiers are inscribed in bronze in the Roll of Honour. King Harald placed a paper poppy by one of the names today. Photo: David Gray, Reuters / NTB scanpix

Warrant Officer George Gregory Allman is one of the many names in the Roll of Honour. He fell during an attempt to provide the Norwegian resistance with supplies in 1945. Photo: David Gray, Reuters / NTB scanpix

By the Pool of Reflection at the Australian War Memorial. Photo: David Gray, Reuters / NTB scanpix

King Harald and Governor-General Peter John Cosgrove listen to the national anthems during the welcoming ceremony in Canberra. Photo: David Gray, Reuters / NTB scanpix

King Harald inspects the guard of honour during the welcoming ceremony in Canberra. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

The Governor-General of Australia, Peter John Cosgrove and Lady Cosgrove host the state visit. Photo: David Gray, Reuters / NTB scanpix

The King and Queen met with Governor General Peter Cosgrove and Lady Cosgrove and Ministers Tord Lien and Børge Brende in Goverment House, Canberra. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix

The Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove took The King and Queen on a short kangaroo safari in the grounds surrounding Government House. Photo: David Gray, Reuters / NTB scanpix

The Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove took The King and Queen on a short kangaroo safari in the grounds surrounding Government House. Photo: David Gray, Reuters / NTB scanpix

Kangaroos in the grounds surrounding Government House contemplate the state visit. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix

The King and Queen were greeted by Prime Minister Tony Abbott at Parliament House i Canberra. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix

The King and Queen met the media in Canberra. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix

The second day started at the Australia National Maritime Museum, where King Harald opened a seminar on the Antarctic. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

Following the opening, King Harald and Queen Sonja were given a guided tour of parts of the museum’s extensive collection. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

The King and Queen got to se Sydney's famous harbour from on board the schooner Boomerang. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney's famous opera house are among the sights in Syndey Harbour. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

Queen Sonja arriving at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and a reception with Norwegians living in Sydney. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix

At the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron the King and Queen were met by Sivert Risnes and Sofia de Fleur. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix

The King and Queen met the media after the reception at the yacht club. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

The third day of the state visit also took place in Sydney. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

The King and Queen visited the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

The king and Queen spoke with representatives of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples about their current situation in Sydney. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix.

Children showed Their Majesties their skills at traditional dances at NCIE. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

The King and Queen visiting Goverment House in Sydney, for an official luncheon with the Governor of New South Wales. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

King Harald visited the Royal Australian Navy's training centre, HMAS Watson. Foto: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

King Harald got to see one of the simulators delivered by Kongsberg Maritime in action. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

The simulator had placed the Royal Yacht in Sydney Harbour for the occasion. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

The Queen on her way to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

Queen Sonja presents her exhibition "Inspirational encounters". Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

King Harald and Queen Sonja after the reception at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

King Harald and Queen Sonja concluded their state visit to Australia in Perth. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB scanpix

On board the vessel MV Tugela The King and Queen were given an introduction to Norwegian-Australian cooperation in the maritime sector and offshore industry. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

At Goverment House Perth with Governor Kerry Sanderson. Foto: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

Norwegian children living in Perth met the King and Queen at their hotel. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

Some 35 children had come with their parents to see The King and Queen. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix.

The children brought very special football shirts for The King and Queen. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix