King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of
Sweden were later royal guests at the 2024 Summer Olympics with
their Monday, 5 August arrival. They are making the most of their
time in Paris, though, and are busy supporting Swedish
athletes. And they timed their visit to perfection as they
were in Paris to see perhaps the most famous record breaking
performance so far in the athletics. The Swedish king…
King Carl XVI Gustaf awarded the 2024
Solliden Prize on Thursday and was joined by Queen Silvia and Crown
Princess Victoria. The Solliden Prize is awarded each year to
“a person who has made a recognised effort or achievement in any
area or has taken measures or taken…
The King of Sweden has embraced the
summer and headed out to the garden this weekend with a visit to a
new exhibition at Solliden Palace. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen
Silvia were at the Swedish Royal Family’s summer residence to visit
a new garden installation.
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden surprised
Queen Silvia with a sweet gift to mark her 80th birthday and their
48th wedding anniversary. The Swedish Royal House shared an
image on Instagram on June 19th of the Swedish king giving his
queen a single red rose in front of guests. Queen Silvia looked
incredibly happy with her simple gift. View this post on
Instagram A post…
On 6 June, the Swedish Royal Family
celebrates Swedish National Day each year. The King and Queen were
joined by several members of the family at celebrations at Skansen.
King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silver, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince
Daniel, Princess Estelle…
All the details for King Frederik and Queen Mary's state visit to Sweden
30th April 2024
The Danish Royal Court has shared the
schedule for King Frederik and Queen Mary’s upcoming state visit to
Sweden—their first since the throne shift earlier this year. King
Frederik and Queen Mary are due to visit Sweden between 6-7 May. A
longstanding tradition…
Queen Silvia of Sweden pulled out a
historic tiara for a State Dinner in Stockholm. King Carl Gustaf
and Queen Silvia are hosting the Finnish President for a State
Visit, and Queen Silvia chose a notable piece. She wore the
Nine-Prong Tiara, also commonly referred to as Queen Sofia’s Tiara.
This tiara features 580 diamonds and has nine prongs to top off
burst and floral elements. Other gems…
Queen Silvia of Sweden marks her 80th
birthday today, but who is the longest-tenured consort in Swedish
history? We discuss the German-born wife of King Carl XVI Gustaf as
she celebrates a milestone birthday. Silvia Renate Sommerlath was
born on 23 December 1943 in…
She would go on to become the
longest-serving Queen of Sweden, but no one could have expected
what the future reserved for her as Silvia RenateSommerlath was
born on 23 December 1943 in Heidelberg, Germany. The youngest and
only daughter of Walther Sommerlath and…
Queen Silvia of Sweden was surrounded by
all her grandchildren at a special Christmas event at the Royal
Palace. The Queen, who turns 80 on 23rd December, was joined by
Princess Estelle (11), Prince Oscar (7), Prince Alexander (7),
Prince Gabriel (6), Prince Julian (2), Princess Leonore (9), Prince
Nicolas (8), and Princess Adrienne (5) to welcome the Christmas
trees to the palace. The trees…
