Photo gallery - The Nobel Prize Award Ceremony 2013

The Nobel Day on 10 December begins with the traditional Nobel Prize Award Ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall.

The audience stands while the Swedish Royal anthem 'Kungssången' is played and the Royal family enters.

Front row, left to right: Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Back row: Prince Daniel and Prince Carl Philip.

The 2013 Nobel Laureates enter the stage at the Stockholm Concert Hall.

An overview of the 2013 Nobel Prize Award Ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall.

Professor Lars Brink delivering his presentation speech for the Nobel Prize in Physics.

Physics Laureate François Englert receiving his Nobel Prize from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

Physics Laureate Peter Higgs receiving his Nobel Prize from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at the Stockholm Concert Hall.

Professor Gunnar Karlström delivering his presentation speech for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Chemistry Laureate Martin Karplus receiving his Nobel Prize from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at the Stockholm Concert Hall.

Chemistry Laureate Michael Levitt receiving his Nobel Prize from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

A wave to the audience. Arieh Warshel after receiving his Nobel Prize in Chemistry at the Stockholm Concert Hall.

Swedish soprano soloist Malin Byström performed during the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony.

Professor Juleen Zierath delivering the presentation speech for the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Medicine Laureate James E. Rothman receiving his Nobel Prize from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

Randy W. Schekman receiving his Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at the Stockholm Concert Hall.

Medicine Laureate Thomas C. Südhof receiving his Nobel Prize from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

About 1,570 guests are invited to the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony. The formal ceremony is framed by brief musical interludes and elegant floral arrangements.

Professor Peter Englund delivering his presentation speech for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Mrs Jenny Munro receiving the Nobel Medal and Diploma on behalf of her mother Alice Munro.

Professor Per Krusell delivering his presentation speech for the Prize in Economic Sciences.

Eugene F. Fama receiving his Prize in Economic Sciences from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at the Stockholm Concert Hall.

Laureate in Economic Sciences Lars Peter Hansen receiving his Prize from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

Robert J. Shiller after receiving his Prize in Economic Sciences at the Stockholm Concert Hall.

The Nobel Laureates on stage at the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony.

Family members and colleagues pour onto the stage to congratulate their Laureates.

A bird's eye photo of the 2013 Nobel Prize Award Ceremony.