Nobel Peace Prize 2003-2022

[norwegianne]

Originally Posted by Smilla

Now, what IS she wearing! Black again, much too short, totally unflattering, makes her look slightly pregnant...another opportunity wasted to look good in public.

I might be in the minority, but I happen to think that she looks good in black clothes, as long as they've got the right, non-frumpy cut - definitely over beige as she seemed to favour at a time, or matronly suits.

The outfit looks good - unlike the ghastly white button-up shirt she wore to the day event - but can we please see some non-black tights?

[SASSY]

MM's Alberta Feretti coat was nice, but she looks like a chubby 5th grader in the concert photos.

[madeleine victoria]

Honestly, MM needs to add some color to her wardrobe! Although black looks good on her because of her skin color but she has to wear some nice color too. I remember seeing her in pastel colors. Those colors look nice on her since she has a fair complexion. Although I would love the Nobel prize giving in Oslo to be as formal as that in Sweden.

[CasiraghiTrio]

ABACA Press Gallery (the gala)

This gallery has only two photos of King Harald and Queen Sonja. The rest of the photos are the celebrities, Al Gore, etc.

[sm1939]

did Mette Marit and Haakon go to the party ??

[Her_Majesty]

Originally Posted by sm1939

did Mette Marit and Haakon go to the party ??

No, they never do.

Usually the King and Queen didn't attend the gala either.
Last year the Royal Couple as been invited to the gala for the first time (because Queen Sofía of Spain was invited, too.. though she didn't attend).
This year the Royal Couple attended again ( I didn't expect it).

[WindsorIII]

Originally Posted by Her_Majesty

No, they never do.

Usually the King and Queen didn't attend the gala either.
Last year the Royal Couple as been invited to the gala for the first time (because Queen Sofía of Spain was invited, too.. though she didn't attend).
This year the Royal Couple attended again ( I didn't expect it).

Why are they normally not included in the gala?

[Paty]

The 2008 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday, October 10, 11:00 a.m.
The names of the year's Nobel Peace Prize Laureates are announced during a press conference at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo.

Announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize


Past years

Nobel Peace Prize 2007
Nobel Peace Prize 2006
Nobel Peace Prize 2005
Nobel Peace Prize 2004
Nobel Peace Prize 2003
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...years-825.html

[GrandDuchess]

A hot candidate on the lists for many years now, Finland's former President Martti Ahtisaari wins the Nobel Peace Prize 2008! It was just announced in Oslo, some minutes ago (last year the current Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee does this, he is resigning because his party has lost support in the Storting and will be replaced for next year). The motivation reads:

"for his important efforts, on several continents and over more than three decades, to resolve international conflicts"

Full press release here.

[Her_Majesty]

Ex-Finland President Wins Nobel Peace Prize


Finland's ex-president Martti Ahtisaari was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for his efforts to build a lasting peace from Africa and Asia to Europe and the Middle East.
washingtonpost.com

Another article (and video): Former Finland leader wins Nobel Peace Prize - CNN.com

[Her_Majesty]

Official Calendar Entry

10.12.2008
Their Majesties The King and Queen and Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess attend the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony (13:00).

[dalia]

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[Scandinavian]

Sir Michael Caine and Scarlett Johansson will host the 15th annual nobel peace prize concert

reed moore her:
Sir Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson to Host 15th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert

Source: Visitoslo.com

[LadyFinn]

Former Finnish president Martti Ahtisaari enters the Grand Hotel surrounded by the media after arriving Oslo, Norway Monday, Dec. 8, 2008. Ahtisaari is arriving for his Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, and said he hopes the honor will boost support for his own and his colleagues' continuing peace efforts.
Daylife
Daylife
Martti Ahtisaari with chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Ole Danbolt Mjoes at the Grand Hotel Oslo.
Daylife

[sgl]

Are any of the royals expected to attend the concert?

[Her_Majesty]

Originally Posted by sgl

Are any of the royals expected to attend the concert?

The CP couple always attends. Last year (and the year before?) MM also brought Marius with her.

[KikkiB]

As far as I can gather from the Royal house's official website (www.kongehuset.no), the programme is as following;

10.12.08
The King, the Queen and the CP couple will attend the official ceremony at 13:00 in the Town Hall, and The King and the Queen will attend the official dinner later that day.

11.12.08
The CP couple will attend the Nobel Concert.

(kongehuset.no - Official engagements)

[Marengo]

According to GDP Papers' royalblog.nl, prince Friso of the Netherlands and princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau will also attend the ceremony. Apparently Mabel worked with mr.Ahtisaari in the past.

[Lena]

Mr. Ahtisaari was part of the Mafia? Just kidding
So at least Mabel could replace Mette Marit as worst dressed Royal at the Norwegian Nobel Ceremony

[Her_Majesty]

LIVE STREAM by NRK

Mette-Marit wears a light purple suit today and a (I think) recycled purple hat-piece.
Mette and Haakon
(Belga)

Sonja looks elegant in black/grey and a black(glittering ) hat.


The Royal Family
NRK