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Norwegian Royals at Nobel Peace Prize Awards 2008

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From left: King Harald, Queen Sonja, Princess Mette-Marit and Prince Haakon at the Nobel Peace Prize Awards Ceremony on December 10, 2008. [image credit: Newscom]

Norway’s King Harald, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit were royal guests at the awarding of the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize to former Finnish President and veteran mediator Martti Ahtisaari.

Martti Ahtisaari was recognized for his efforts to resolve international conflicts. Ahtisaari was influential as a mediator for peace and reconciliation in places like Indonesia, Northern Ireland, Namibia and Kosovo.  The Nobel Peace Prize Awards Ceremony was held on December 10, 2008 in Oslo, Norway.

Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony 2008

Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony 2008

2008 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony - Oslo

2008 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony - Oslo

Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony 2008

In his presentation speech, Professor Ole Danbolt Mjøs, Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, summarized Ahtisaari’s accomplishments thus:

The scale and scope of Ahtisaari’s activities are almost beyond belief. His greatest achievements have been mentioned. They are linked to Namibia, Aceh, and Kosovo. But he has also made important contributions to peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland, in Central Asia, and on the Horn of Africa. In addition to all this, he has managed to serve for six years as Finland’s President.

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo on December 10 of every year, and always in the presence of the King of Norway. The other Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden on the same day.

Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony 2008

source: NobelPrize.org

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