Ahead of his jubilee in September, we are taking a look at the King of Sweden’s life. Learn about his christening below:
King Carl XVI Gustaf was born on 30 April 1946 as the last of Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sibylla’s five children at Haga Palace. Carl Gustaf has four older sisters: Princess Margaretha, Princess Birgitta, Princess Désirée and Princess Christina. He was…
The 1972 Summer Olympic Games were held in Munich, Germany, where a young German-Brazilian Silvia Sommerlath was working as an interpreter and host. At the time, she was employed at the Argentinian Consulate in Munich. From 1971 to 1973, she worked for the Organising…
The link between the two monarchs goes back to Queen Victoria, who is the great-great-great-grandmother to King Charles (through his mother, Queen Elizabeth II) and great-great-grandmother of King Carl XVI Gustaf through both his mother and father through two of Victoria’s…
The King and Queen of Sweden have sent Easter well wishes on social media.
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia are pictured on the Royal Court’s Instagram in Storlien while skiing.
On Instagram, the Royal Court wrote: “Happy Easter wishes from the King and Queen.”
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King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has been discharged from hospital after his heart surgery.
The King’s doctor, Viveka Frykman Kull, told Swedish news Expressen, “He has been allowed to come home; he is doing well.”
His Majesty will take it easy and…
King Carl XVI Gustaf is “grateful for Swedish healthcare” after his successful heart operation.
The Head of the Information Department at the Royal Court, Margareta Thorgren, told Svenskdam that they would not reveal the full details of his procedure while he…
The county tours by King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden have kicked off as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations for the King.
The King and Queen undertook the first stop in each of Sweden’s counties last week in Södermanland County and the city of Nyköping.
Their Majesties toured the Södermanland County Museum as the first engagement of the country-wide tour. The…
The King of Sweden has shared the secret to a happy marriage.
King Carl XVI Gustaf revealed his best (and surprising) relationship advice in the documentary movie “The King,” which will premiere in theatres on 24 February.
His Majesty said the secret to…
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden caused controversy with his comments regarding who should succeed him on the throne.
In a recent interview with SVT, the King spoke about the change in the laws of succession that stripped his son, Carl Philip, of his Crown Prince title and…
Jubilee year begins in Sweden with new portrait of the King released
2nd January 2023
The jubilee year has begun in Sweden for King Carl XVI Gustaf, and the Royal Court released a new portrait of His Majesty as the new year began.
The Royal Court released the new photo, taken by Thron Ullberg, showing His Majesty in the Royal Palace of Stockholm’s Rikssalen (Hall of State). He is pictured beside the SIlver Throne used in Queen Kristina’s coronation in 1650.
King…
