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9 November 2023
On 9 November, The King received four new ambassadors during formal audiences at the Royal Palace.
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23 November 2023
Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel to make official visit to United Kingdom
From 29 November to 1 December, Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel will visit the UK together with Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and Minister for Infrastructure and Housing Andreas Carlson.
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18 October 2023
In a telephone call earlier this afternoon, H.M. The King and H.E. President Emmanuel Macron jointly decided to postpone the French State Visit to Sweden.
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29 September 2023
On 27 September, The King received four new ambassadors during formal audiences at the Royal Palace.
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16 September 2023
On the afternoon of 16 September, The King and Queen travelled by horse-drawn cortège through central Stockholm in connection with The King's 50th jubilee. The final section of the cortège route to the Royal Palace took place on board the Royal Barge Vasaorden.
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15 September 2023
Before the evening's jubilee banquet, The King and Queen were photographed with the guests of honour from Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway.
The Royal House
The Swedish Royal Family belongs to the Bernadotte Dynasty, who have been on the Swedish throne for over 200 years. Read more about The Royal House and the The Royal Family.
Jubilee 2023
This year is a double jubilee, marking King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 50th jubilee – and it is also 500 years since Gustav Vasa was elected king in 1523 – ushering in a new era that shaped modern Sweden.
Read more about exhibitions and county visits during the year, national day celebrations and anniversary weekend.
Jubilee visits in Sweden's counties
Photos from the jubilee visits
As part of the celebration of HM The King's 50th anniversary on the throne, The King and Queen visited Sweden's 21 counties in 2023.
Royal palaces and residences
Discover the royal palaces, parks and stables. Read about the history and use of the palaces.
Drottningholm palace
The Bernadotte dynasty has used Drottningholm's palace and park since Oscar I's time. The Palace is Their Majesties the King and Queen's permanent home residence. The rooms in the southern wing of the palace are reserved for this purpose. The rest of the palace and grounds are open to the public year round.
The Royal Court
The task of the Royal Court is to assist the Head of State and the Royal Family in their official duties. An important task for the Royal Court is also to show the cultural heritage associated with the Swedish monarchy to the public.
Official duties and tasks
The Royal Court is the organisation that supports H.M. The King and the other members of the Royal House in their official duties. The King's motto “For Sweden – With the times” is a guide for The Royal Court.
Visit the Royal Palaces
Ten Royal Palaces with museums, chapels, parks, gift shops, cafes and Royal Stables. Four centuries of art and history. Click on the sites for opening hours and tickets.
