Slovenia 2011

King Harald and Queen Sonja carried out a State Visit to Slovenia on 9-10 May: King Harald and President Danilo Türk stand at attention while their national songs are played during the welcoming ceremony outside of Ljubljana. (Photo: Srdjan Zivulovic, Reuters / Scanpix)

King Harald and President Türk inspect the Slovenian Honour Guard. (Photo: Srdjan Zivulovic, Reuters / Scanpix)

Queen Sonja during the welcoming ceremony at Brdo Castle. (Photo: Lise Åserud / Scanpix)

From the official photography session: King Harald and Queen Sonja with President Danilo Türk and Mrs Barbara Miklič Türk (Photo: Srdjan Zivulovic, Reuters / Scanpix)

Queen Sonja and Barbara Miklič Türk view an exhibition at Plečnik House. (Photo: Lise Åserud / Scanpix)

The King and Queen signed the guest book in Ljubljana Town hall (Photo: Lise Åserud / Scanpix)

King Harald and Queen Sonja on a guided walking tour through the historic centre of Ljubljana (Photo: Srdjan Zivulovic, Reuters / Scanpix)

Art historian Peter Krečič accompanied the King and Queen on their guided walking tour through Ljubljana. (Photo: Srdjan Zivulovic, Reuters / Scanpix)

The King and Queen stroll through the Old Town section of Ljubljana. (Photo: Srdjan Zivulovic, Reuters / Scanpix)

King Harald greets a bystander during a walk through Ljubljana. (Photo: Lise Åserud / Scanpix)

Queen Sonja during the gala banquet at Brdo Castle. (Photo: Lise Åserud / Scanpix)

King Harald during the gala banquet at Brdo Castle. (Photo: Lise Åserud / Scanpix)

The King and Queen met Sami Dublić (age 11), who is learning to walk again, during their visit to the University Institute for Rehabilitation of the Republic of Slovenia. (Photo: Lise Åserud / Scanpix)

King Harald got a big hug from Hamad (age 4), one of the children from Gaza who is receiving help at the rehabilitation centre. (Photo: Lise Åserud / Scanpix)

Queen Sonja greets Hamad (age 4) and other children from Gaza project. (Photo: Lise Åserud / Scanpix)

King Harald and Queen Sonja walking through the town of Radovljica, located in northwestern Slovenia. (Photo: Lise Åserud / Scanpix)

Queen Sonja in Radovljica (Photo: Lise Åserud / Scanpix)

King Harald and Queen Sonja at a press conference towards the conclusion of the State Visit to Slovenia. (Photo: Lise Åserud / Scanpix)