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V. S. Naipaul

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2001

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Sir V. S. Naipaul and His Majesty the King
Sir V. S. Naipaul receiving his Nobel Prize from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at the Stockholm Concert Hall, 10 December 2001.
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Photo: Hans Mehlin

 

Award Ceremony
The Nobel Laureates assembled at the Stockholm Concert Hall (front row). Sir V. S. Naipaul is third from left.
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Photo: Hans Mehlin

 

Prize Award Ceremony
A bird's eye view of Nobel Prize Award Ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall, 10 December 2001.
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Award Ceremony
Sir Paul Nurse (center) gets a hug from Tim Hunt (left). Both shared the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Leland Hartwell. To the right is 2001 Literature Nobel Laureate V. S. Naipaul.
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Photo: Gerry Penny

 

Sir V. S. Naipaul and Lady Naipaul
2001 Literature Nobel Laureate, Sir V. S. Naipaul, displays his medal while Lady Naipaul beams with pride. Naipaul, who is a British citizen, was born in Trinidad.
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Photo: Jonas Ekströmer

 

At the Prince's Gallery
At the Prince's Gallery where the Royal Family held audience with the Nobel Laureates and other distinguished guests. From left: King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Queen Silvia, 2001 Laureate V. S. Naipaul and Lady Naipaul.
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Photo: Jonas Ekströmer

 

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