Rita Levi-Montalcini and HM King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden enjoy a light moment at the Nobel Banquet in the Stockholm City Hall, Sweden, on 10 December 1986.

© Svensk Reportagetjänst 1986 Photo: Ulf Blumenberg and Boo Jonsson

The Nobel ice cream is being served to a lady guest.

© Svensk Reportagetjänst 1986 Photo: Ulf Blumenberg and Boo Jonsson

Members of an all male musical group blow at their saxophones, trumpets and other wind instruments as they go down the stairway of the Blue Hall.

© Svensk Reportagetjänst 1986 Photo: Ulf Blumenberg and Boo Jonsson

Their Majesties Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at the Nobel Banquet.

© Svensk Reportagetjänst 1986 Photo: Ulf Blumenberg and Boo Jonsson