The King and Queen take part in the King's Rally

On Saturday 21 August, The King and Queen took part in the King's Rally on Öland. The rally was first held to mark The King's 50th birthday, and this year's rally was the 14th event.

The King and Queen outside Solliden Palace.

The King and Queen outside Solliden Palace. Photo: Pelle T Nilsson/SPA

More than 100 cars registered for this year's King's Rally. The rally took place in central Öland, beginning in Borgholm.

The King's Rally is an occasional event in which The King participates in his 1946 Volvo PV60. The car was a gift to The King on his 50th birthday.

The King and Queen welcome the other participants outside Solliden Palace.

The King and Queen welcome the other participants outside Solliden Palace. Photo: Jonas Ekströmer/TT

The veteran car rally takes place in central Öland, beginning in Borgholm.

The veteran car rally takes place in central Öland, beginning in Borgholm. Photo: Jonas Ekströmer/TT

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