Constitution Celebration in Eidsvoll

Photo: Berit Roald / NTB scanpix

Today the Norwegian Constitution turns 200 years! The main celebration of this anniversary year took place in Eidsvoll. Both King Harald and Queen Sonja and the Crown Prince Couple attended - along with both the Danish Regent couple and the Swedish Royal couple. 

The Parliament's gala performance from the park outside Eidsvollbygningen collects the celebration of the Constitution, the Council and 200 years of peace in the region. Artists from all Scandinavian countries contributed. 

Photo: Anette Karlsen/ NTB scanpix

Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia, King Harald and Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit arrived Eidsvoll Building, at 19:00. They were welcomed by the President of the Storting Olemic Thommessen - and "Prince Christian Frederik" and his two adjutants. The royal procession was accompanied to the Royal stands and gala performance in could begin.

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