Christmas photos at the Palace

The Royal Family was gathered at the Palace yesterday to have their photographs taken for Christmas. The family was photographed in the Red Parlour listening to Her Majesty the Queen reading a fairy tale.

20.12.2011

King Harald and Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Marius Borg Høiby, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus were all present.

Film clip and stills

Still photos and a short film were shot, and may be viewed to the right. The film has also been published on the Royal House of Norway’s official channel on YouTube.

The King and Queen and the Crown Prince and Crown Princess and their family gathered at the Palace for Christmas photos (Photo: Ole Berg-Rusten / ScanpixNTB)

Julefotografering 2011 D

Queen Sonja reading a fairy tale. (Photo: Lise Åserud, Scanpix)

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Julefotografering 2011 C

Queen Sonja reading a fairy tale. (Photo: Lise Åserud, Scanpix)

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Julefotografering 2011 B

Kronprinsessen og Marius (Foto: Lise Åserud, Scanpix)

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Julefotografering 2011 A

The King and Queen and the Crown Prince and Crown Princess and their family gathered at the Palace for Christmas photos (Photo: Lise Åserud, Scanpix)

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Julefotografering 2011 E

The King and Queen and the Crown Prince and Crown Princess and their family gathered at the Palace for Christmas photos (Photo: Lise Åserud, Scanpix)

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