The King holds formal audiences
On 10 May, The King received three new ambassadors during formal audiences at the Royal Palace.
![The King receives Cambodia's ambassador Pharidh Kan.](/images/18.49675d4d187eb0600dd41492/1683723602954/WEBB_20230510_aud_Kambodja_0553_foto_Sanna_Argus_Tiren_Kungl_Hovstaterna.jpg)
The King receives Cambodia's ambassador Pharidh Kan. Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén/The Royal Court of Sweden
It is accepted international practice that a new ambassador in a country is always given the opportunity to meet the head of state, although the ceremonies vary in different countries. In Sweden, the reception of a foreign envoy follows a traditional ceremony, and is quite unique with its centuries old traditions.
The foreign envoys received by The King during the formal audiences were:
- The Republic of Peru's ambassador Miguel Ángel Samanez Bendezú
- The Republic of Peru's ambassador Miguel Ángel Samanez Bendezú
- The Republic of South Sudan's ambassador Mustafa Lowoh Walla Jabi
![The King greets Peru's ambassador Miguel Ángel Samanez Bendezú.](/images/18.49675d4d187eb0600dd41493/1683723603034/WEBB_20230510_aud_Peru_0525_foto_Sanna_Argus_Tiren_Kungl_Hovstaterna.jpg)
The King greets Peru's ambassador Miguel Ángel Samanez Bendezú. Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén/The Royal Court of Sweden
![The King with South Sudan's ambassador Mustafa Lowoh Walla Jabi.](/images/18.49675d4d187eb0600dd41494/1683723603115/WEBB_20230510_aud_Sydsudan_0572_foto_Sanna_Argus_Tiren_Kungl_Hovstaterna.jpg)
The King with South Sudan's ambassador Mustafa Lowoh Walla Jabi. Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén/The Royal Court of Sweden