Christmas photos from the Palace Park

The Gazebo was decorated with Christmas lights, and outside there was a Christmas tree as well as a bonfire. The Royal Family enjoyed ginger snaps and mulled juiced from cups painted by Her Highness Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner.

Pictures from this day's photo shoot are to be found in the mediaplayer. Click to enlarge if you prefer larger versions.

If you wish to see more pictures of The Royal Family, several photo albums from 2016 events are available from the link list (but the captions may be in Norwegian).

For the press

All pictures from this occasion are available for editoral use through NTB Scanpix). Photographer was Lise Åserud.

Silver Anniversary Tour 2016

18 - 29 June Their Majesties The King and Queen travel on board the Royal Yacht Norge along the coast of Norway, visiting the cities of Tromsø, Bodø, Trondheim, Bergen, Stavanger and Kristiansand. The tour is part of the celebration of the 2 Photographs will be added to this album as the journey continues.

18 - 29 June Their Majesties The King and Queen travel along the coast on board the Royal Yacht Norge. Photo: Ivar Ekseth / NTB Scanpix

The first stop of the journey was Tromsø. The King and Queen hosted a garden party at the Skansen fortress. 300 guests from around the county were invited. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

The King and Queen were met by circus artist when they arrived for the garden party. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

King Harald gives the first speech of the journey. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

Garden party in Tromsø. Rain no obstacle. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

Queen Sonja visits "the King's table" where "Qeen Sonja", "the Princess" and "the King" eat. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

Queen Sonja at Skansen. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB scanpix

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