King Harald at Holmenkollen for the 75th Time
King Harald attended the Holmenkollen Ski Festival for the 75th time. The milestone was celebrated alongside former athletes in cross-country skiing, ski jumping and Nordic combined who have delivered impressive performances at Holmenkollen over the years.
King Harald attended the Holmenkollen Ski Festival for the 75th time on March 15. The milestone was celebrated alongside former athletes in cross-country skiing, ski jumping and Nordic combined who have delivered impressive performances at Holmenkollen over the years.
King Harald and Queen Sonja with former athletes during the celebration at Holmenkollen. Photo: Terje Pedersen/NTB
King Harald with Princess Ingrid Alexandra at Holmenkollen on a previous occasion. Archive photo: Terje Pedersen/NTB
Commemorative plaque for the King's 75th visit to Holmenkollen. Photo: Terje Pedersen/NTB
The King's first visit to Holmenkollen was as a young prince, when he was brought along by his grandfather King Haakon VII. Since then, King Harald has been a faithful spectator at the ski festival throughout his life.
Young Prince Harald with King Haakon VII at Holmenkollen. Archive photo: NTB
King Harald at the stands in Holmenkollen in younger days. Archive photo: NTB