Diplomatic reception at the Royal Palace
On 19 April, The King and Queen and The Crown Princess Couple held a diplomatic reception for ambassadors from Australia, Denmark, Estonia, Kenya, Mexico, the United Kingdom and South Africa.
![Australia's ambassador Bernard Philip and Genevieve Clune are welcomed in Princess Sibylla's Apartments.](/images/18.52608d0017ff837bcd6ea68/1650382865676/webb_220419_DDMM_KRPP_diplomatmottagning_Foto_Sara_Friberg_Kungl_Hovstaterna.jpg)
Australia's ambassador Bernard Philip and Genevieve Clune are welcomed in Princess Sibylla's Apartments. Photo: Sara Friberg/The Royal Court of Sweden
A few times a year, newly-appointed ambassadors and their spouses are given the opportunity to meet The King and Queen during a reception at the Royal Palace. The Crown Princess Couple also took part in Tuesday's diplomatic reception.
The first time newly-appointed ambassadors meet The King is when they submit their credentials during a formal audience. At the diplomatic reception, they also have the chance to meet other ambassadors, as well as representatives from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.