While most people tend to focus on the first ten to twenty people in line for the British throne, particularly when there is a new member of the family and the line shifts, the line of succession is far longer than that. And there are actually several monarchs of other kingdoms that are in line for the British throne.
His Majesty King Harald V of NorwayKing Harald V of Norway is currently the…
All the best photos from King Carl XVI Gustaf's Golden Jubilee
17th September 2023
From 14 to 16 September, Sweden celebrated their longest-reigning monarch, King Carl XVI Gustaf, who marked 50 years on the throne.
Royal from Scandinavia came to Stockholm to attend various events, including a ballet and opera, Te Deum and gala dinner before the King and…
A touching father-daughter moment in the midst of a Jubilee celebration
15th September 2023
It was a busy day full of formalities as King Carl XVI Gustaf officially marked 50 years on the Swedish throne.
The day was filled with a Te Deum, a visit to the grave of a beloved grandfather, a televised speech and a gala dinner in the Royal Palace. It was during the…
Sweden’s Royal Court has released official Golden Jubilee images.
The photographs were taken ahead of the Gala Dinner for King Carl Gustaf’s 50th anniversary at the Royal Palace of Stockholm.
Photo: Ingemar Lindewall/The Royal Court of Sweden
The photos show the strong bond between the Nordic nations, highlighting the heads of state in each country and the representing royals…
Celebrations begin in Sweden with a concert to kick off King Carl Gustaf's Golden Jubilee
15th September 2023
Celebrations have begun in Stockholm with a concert to kick off King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee.
Drottningholm Palace’s Theatre was the setting for performances by the Royal Ballet, Royal Chorus, Royal Opera and soloists. Music by Bellman, Prince Gustaf…
As King Carl Gustaf marks 50 years on the Swedish throne, here are 50 facts on a jubilee king
14th September 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf marks 50 years on the Swedish throne this month. To celebrate, we are taking a look at 50 facts you may not know about the jubilee king.
Carl Gustaf was born in Haga Palace on 30 April 1946, and his father passed out after his birth.
His father…
Three special guests will be absent from King Carl Gustaf's Jubilee
12th September 2023
Three special people will be missing from King Carl Gustaf of Sweden’s Golden Jubilee celebrations later this week.
The King’s older sisters, Princess Margaretha (88), Princess Desiree (85), and Princess Birgitta (86), will not be in Sweden for the festivities.
Birgitta revealed that her older sisters struggle with mobility issues and will be unable to make the trip.
She…
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden made a change in 2019 that had everyone talking.
In October 2019, he announced that he had revoked the Royal Highness style and place in the Royal House from all of his grandchildren but Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar. In other words, only…
A look at the change in the laws of succession that irked a king
22nd August 2023
Before 1980, the Swedish line of succession was governed by agnatic primogeniture – meaning females were excluded from the line of succession.
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia’s first child was a girl – Victoria – who was born in July 1977; at birth, she was not…
Why does King Carl Gustaf of Sweden have the number 16 Roman numerals in between his two names?
King Carl XVI Gustaf means that the current monarch is the 16th ruler to use the name Carl (or Charles).
However, there haven’t actually been 16 monarchs to use the name throughout Sweden’s history.
The first trace of the use of Carl/Charles goes back to 1161, when Carl VII…
