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. Gardener John Taylor has created a new
exhibition “Idea Garden 2024” with the new theme of “Find the joy-
an allotment…
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…
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 amongst the Scandinavian monarchs is that
their first state visits occur within each others’ countries. King
Frederik’s…
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 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 Alice Soares de Toledo,
Silvia was born in her father’s homeland, but she would soon move
to Brazil, her mother’s…
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)…
Queen Silvia of Sweden’s 80th birthday
celebrations have commenced with a special concert in Stockholm.
The concert was held at the independent music school Lilla
Akademien in the Swedish capital, and the newly built concert hall
has been named after Her Majesty…
Celebrations for Queen Silvia's 80th birthday to begin next month
22nd October 2023
Celebrations for Queen Silvia of Sweden’s
80th birthday are set to begin next month. The Queen will turn 80
on 23 December, right in the midst of the hectic final Christmas
rush. To make sure Her Majesty is celebrated properly, the Royal
Court has said festivities will begin early next month. On 5
November, a royal birthday concert will be held at Drottningholm
Palace in honour…
