This year's Nobel Banquet at the Blue Hall of the Stockholm City Hall was attended by 171 Nobel Laureates from previous years to celebrate the Nobel Centennial.

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Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden gracefully walks down the steps of the Stockholm City Hall for the Nobel Banquet, escorted by 2001 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, William S. Knowles.

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Nobel Laureate in Literature V. S. Naipaul and Swedish Princess Christina during the Nobel Banquet.

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At the table of honour, the Swedish Royal Family, led by His Majesty the King (far left), join this year's Nobel Laureates. Crown Princess Victoria is shown here talking to Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, William S. Knowles.

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Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden at the Nobel Banquet.

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A dramatic moment when dessert was being served.

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The Blue Hall after the 2001 Nobel Banquet.

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

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After-dinner dancing at the Golden Hall of the Stockholm City Hall.

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