King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway celebrate 25 years on the throne

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January 18, 2016
Group of people, including Queen Sonja and King Harald V of Norway, waving from a balcony.
The Norwegian royals celebrated a very special anniversary over the weekend as King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway marked 25 years on the throne. The royal couple invited neighboring Kings and Queens over to Oslo for events from skiing to an evening gala. Click through for all the highlights!Here, a *very* casual balcony appearance at the Royal Palace in Oslo. From left, Princess Martha Louise and husband Ari Behn chat with Queen Sonja while Prince Sverre Magnus, Emma Tallulah Behn and Princess Ingrid Alexandra stand in the front row, waving. From the center, Maud Angelica Behn, King Harald, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Leah Isadora Behn and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway.Photo: Getty Images
Person in winter gear holds torch with flame, Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway, stands nearby.
A very proud Prince Sverre Magnus carried the Olympic Torch, cheered on by his his parents Prince Haakon, seen left, and Princess Mette-Marit.Photo: Getty Images
Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway, skiing through an obstacle course at an event.
Crown Prince Haakon displayed his skiing skills. Photo: Getty Images
A woman in a blue jacket and black pants skis down a snowy slope with flags marking the course.
Not to be outdone by Dad, future queen Princess Ingrid of Norway also took to the slopes. Photo: Getty Images
Two skiers, a woman in a blue jacket and a man in a black jacket, both wearing ski gear and holding ski poles.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit and husband Crown Prince Haakon wore matching hats during the day's events. Photo: Getty Images
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia stand on a red carpet, dressed in formal attire.
Bundled up against the cold, Sweden's Queen Silvia and King Carl Gustaf arrived to congratulate their Norwegian counterparts.Photo: Getty Images
Crowd gathers in snowy courtyard in front of large yellow building.
The Royal Palace served as a stunning backdrop for the day's events. Photo: Getty Images
Queen Sonja of Norway and Harald V of Norway walk with family in winter attire.
As the light started to fade, the Norwegian royal family headed back indoors, led by King Harald and Queen Sonja. Following behind them were little Prince Sverre Magnus, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son from a previous relationship, Marius Borg. Photo: Getty Images
Group photo of formally dressed individuals, including Queen Sonja in a purple gown.
An impressive group shot of the Scandinavian royals' extended family. Front row, from left, Ari Behn, Princess Märtha Louise, King Carl Gustaf of Sweden, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Queen Sonja of Norway, King Harald of Norway, Queen Margrethe of Denmark, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway, Princess Astrid (Harald's sister), Erling Lorentzen (Astrid's brother-in-law) and Ebba Loevenskiold. Photo: Getty Images
Harald V of Norway and Queen Sonja sit with family, including Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Märtha Louise, in formal attire.
Gathered around the fireplace in this lovely family portrait, taken at the Crown Couple's residence at Skaugum are, back row, from left, Ari Behn and wife Princess Märtha Louise, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Prince Haakon, Maud Angelica Behn and Princess Ingrid. In the front row, left to right, are Leah Isadora Behn, Emma Tallulah Behn, Queen Sonja Prince Sverre and King Harald. Photo: Getty Images
Queen Sonja of Norway and Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden with spouses, dressed formally, posing for a photo.
A full house! Three queens – Queen Silvia, Queen Sonja and Queen Margrethe – are seated while Kings Carl Gustaf and King Harald stand behind them. Photo: Getty Images
Three individuals in formal attire, including Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Harald V of Norway, standing together in a grand room.
A trio of monarchs: Queen Margrethe of Denmark joined by King Carl Gustaf of Sweden, left, and King Harald of Norway. Photo: Getty Images
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