The Nobel Banquet 1979

A choir entertains the Nobel Banquet guests

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1 (of 4) A choir entertains the Nobel Banquet guests on the stairway of the Blue Hall of the Stockholm City Hall.

© Svensk Reportagetjänst 1979 Photo: Ulf Blumenberg

HM King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at the banquet table

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2 (of 4) At the table of honour, HM King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden seems oblivious to the photographers clicking away with their cameras.

© Svensk Reportagetjänst 1979 Photo: Ulf Blumenberg

Abdus Salam and HM Queen Silvia of Sweden at the Nobel Banquet in the Stockholm City Hall, Sweden, on 10 December 1979

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3 (of 4) Abdus Salam and HM Queen Silvia of Sweden at the Nobel Banquet in the Stockholm City Hall, Sweden, on 10 December 1979.

Copyright © Svensk Reportagetjänst 1979 Photo: Ulf Blumenberg

A young guest at the Nobel Banquet

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4 (of 4) A young guest is served dessert, the Nobel ice cream, while other guests look on.

© Svensk Reportagetjänst 1979. Photo: Ulf Blumenberg

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