Happy Constitution Day!

It is the Staff Band of the Armed Forces that has the honour of leading the parade. They are followed by the 17th of May Committee, who led in the singing of the Royal Anthem and the Norwegian National anthem before the children entered Palace Square.

King Harald and Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus greet the children's parade from the Palace Balcony. Photo: Amanda Pedersen Giske / NTB

According to tradition, schools that celebrate jubilees are awarded the honour of marching at the head of the parade in Oslo. This year three elementary schools celebrate 125 years: Bryn entered the Palace Square first, followed by Grorud and Lakkegata.

The children's parade heading up Oslo's main street, Karl Johan. Photo: Amanda Pedersen Giske / NTB

Hartvig Nissen will be the last school to pass before the Palace Balcony before His Majesty the King's Guard concludes the parade. 

Greeted the children's parade in Asker

For the Crown Prince and Crown Princess the day's programme began at Skaugum early this morning, when the children's parade in Asker reached Skaugum estate. There the children were greeted by Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Marius.

Greeting the children's parade in Asker outside Skaugum estate. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB

The children brought flowers to the family at Skaugum. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB

Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB

Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB

After greeting the Asker parade at Skaugum the family joined King Harald and Queen Sonja at the Royal Palace to greet the children's parade in Oslo. Photo: Lise Åserud, NTB