Queen Silvia of Sweden has inaugurated the Allergy Lift conference with a digital speech. This was the first event that the Queen performed on her own since an accident at Drottningholm Palace, where she fell and broke a bone in her arm. The digital conference Allergilyftet is organised by the Asthma and Allergy Association, of which the Queen is the patron.
The Queen opened the conference, on March 17th, with a speech in which she said: “For many children with allergies and parents with allergic children, activities that others find fun are instead a source of concern: Celebrating a birthday with friends, playing football in the spring, or picking up food in the school canteen is a risk to be exposed to what you are allergic to. Constantly having to be vigilant, not being able to eat what the other is eating or doing what the other is doing – all this makes many children feel different and limited in their everyday lives.”
During the conference, experts, decision-makers and members of the Asthma and Allergy Association participated to listen to current knowledge about asthma, allergies and tolerance development. The special focus was on Finland’s national allergy program and what opportunities there are to initiate a similar program in Sweden.
Her Majesty continued: “Sometimes allergies can go away. However, for many, they last a lifetime. That is why it is important that we do not forget about elderly people with allergies. For example, in elderly care, an issue that is particularly close to my heart. Care for the elderly and dementia needs to offer good, allergy-safe environments where everyone can feel good. “
This was the first event that the Queen performed on her own since the accident at Drottningholm Palace. She has previously attended events after her accident, but accompanied by another member of the royal family. In February, it was announced that Queen Silvia had been taken to the hospital after a fall. After treatment, Her Majesty returned to Drottningholm Palace. The Queen was treated for a fracture in her wrist. Following the accident, the Queen’s assignments were put on hold.
