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The Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony at the Oslo City Hall in Norway begins with a trumpet fanfare.
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A view of the Oslo City Hall during the Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony on 10 December 2012, where the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the European Union (EU).
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Thorbjørn Jagland, Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, delivers his presentation speech.
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Violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing performed Johan Halvorsen's "Norsk Dans no 1" and "Bols vise" by Ludvig Irgens-Jensen during the award ceremony.
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Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, delivered the Nobel Lecture "From War to Peace: A European Tale".
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OqueStrada, a Portuguese folk music group, entertained the audience.
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José Manuel Durão Barroso, President of the European Commission, delivered the Nobel Lecture "From War to Peace: A European Tale".
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The Norwegian Royal Family applauds this year's Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. From left: King Harald V, Queen Sonja, Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway.
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Presidents Herman Van Rompuy, José Manuel Barroso and Martin Schulz show the Nobel Prize medal and diploma for the European Union (EU).
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Photo: Ken Opprann
