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Photo special: Remembering July 22

July 22, 2012  

King Harald played a prominent role in memorials on Sunday to victims of last year’s terrorist attacks, and other royal family members and officials turned out in force as well. Anniversary events in Oslo included a wreath-laying ceremony in front of bombed-out government offices and a special memorial service in Oslo Cathedral (Domkirke). Hover your mouse over the photos to view captions.

  1. King Harald arrives at Oslo Cathedral (<i>Domkirke</i>) and is greeted by Oslo\'s bishop Ole Christian Kvarme.
  2. Queen Sonja and King Harald were also greeted by the dean of Oslo Cathedral, Olav Dag Hauge.
  3. Princess Märtha Louise arriving at the special memorial service in Oslo Cathedral. After the service, her large hat was blown off by a gust of wind.
  4. Princess Märtha Louise and Queen Sonja are greeted by Oslo Bishop Ole Christian Kvarme and Norway\'s lead Bishop, Helga Haugland Byfuglien.
  5. Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg arriving at Oslo Cathedral, and greeted by bishop Ole Christian Kvarme.
  6. President of the Norwegian Parliament (<i>Storting</i>), Dag Terje Andersen, arriving at Oslo Cathedral.
  7. Former Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland took part in most of the anniversary events. Here she is spotted after a special memorial ceremony in front of the bombed-out government offices in Oslo. At far right, Trade Minister Trond Giske.
  8. Honoring the victims: From right to left, King Harald, Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, Queen Sonja, and the Prime Minister\'s wife, Ingrid Schulerud. PHOTO: Statsministerens kontor

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