President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron visited Sweden

President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron paid a state visit to Sweden on 30–31 January 2024. Queen Silvia and Brigitte Macron visited Rinkeby School, where they were given presentations of the school, the student health team and the student council. There then followed a discussion and a classroom visit.

In the evening, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia hosted a gala dinner for the French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron. The dinner was served in Karl XI’s Gallery in the State Apartments at the Royal Palace. The invited guests included the French delegation, representatives of official Sweden and Swedes with a particular connection to France.

The King and Queen and the Presidential couple welcomed the guests to the Vita Havet Assembly Rooms before Tuesday evening’s gala dinner.

Queen Silvia and Mrs Brigitte Macron.

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King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 50th jubilee banquet on the Swedish throne

On the evening of 15 September, a jubilee banquet was served in the Hall of State at the Royal Palace as part of the celebrations for King Carl Gustaf’s 50th jubilee. The guests included the Nordic heads of state and the heirs to the thrones, and representatives from the Government, the Riksdag, the diplomatic corps, authorities, science, industry and culture.

The King accompanied The Queen of Denmark to the table. The Queen was accompanied to the table by The King of Norway. Crown Princess Victoria was accompanied to the table by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Princess Sofia was accompanied to the table by Count Michael Bernadotte. Mr Christopher O’Neill accompanied Countess Jill Bernadotte. Princess Madeleine was accompanied to the table by Minister Tobias Billström.

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Swedish Crown Princess Family celebrate Princess Ingrid Alexandra coming of age

On Friday 17 June, Swedish Crown Princess Family, that is, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscartook part in the celebrations for Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway’s coming of age.

The gala dinner was attended by royal guests from the European royal families. The Swedish royal family was represented by The Crown Princess, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar.

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Princess Madeleine visited World Childhood Foundation in Frankfurt

Princess Madeleine of Sweden visited Frankfurt in Germany. During her visit, The Princess learnt about the ninth Child Advocacy Centre which is being built in Germany. At Frankfurt University Hospital, Princess Madeleine visited the site where a former hospital building will become a Child Advocacy Centre, due to be completed in 2023.

Princess Madeleine visited the World Childhood Foundation in Frankfurt.

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King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia took part in the King’s Rally

On Saturday 21 August, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia 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.

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King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia open a glass exhibition at Solliden

On Tuesday 11 May, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia opened this year’s exhibition at Solliden, created by glass artist Bertil Vallien. This year, the traditional summer exhibition at Solliden Palace will feature works by glass artist Bertil Vallien.

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This year’s exhibition is to the first to be held outdoors, and will be on show in the palace’s English Park. The exhibition, which Vallien has named Gatekeeper, showcases the results of many years of artistic experimentation.

Vallien has worked in glass together with Kosta Boda for more than 60 years. He has won many awards, and is represented at museums around the world.

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Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel carry out visits in Stockholm

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel carry out visits in Stockholm

On Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June, 2020, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden carried out four visits in the Stockholm area relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim was to highlight businesses and organisations that have adapted their focus in connection with the pandemic, and to show their appreciation for the healthcare services.

On the Wednesday morning, The Crown Princess Couple visited the packaging company Svensk Emballageteknik AB in Järfälla.

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel carry out visits in Stockholm

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel carry out visits in Stockholm

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel carry out visits in Stockholm

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel carry out visits in Stockholm

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel carry out visits in Stockholm

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel carry out visits in Stockholm

When the COVID-19 pandemic reached Sweden, the company reorganised part of its production operations in order to manufacture long-sleeved protective clothing, protective visors and foam plastic edging strips for other visor manufacturers. During the spring, the company has delivered large quantities of protective clothing to municipalities and regions around Sweden.

The Crown Princess Couple visited Svensk Emballageteknik AB in Järfälla.

On the Wednesday afternoon, The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel also visited two hospitals.
The Crown Princess Couple with nine employees from Karolinska University Hospital.
At Karolinska University Hospital, The Crown Princess Couple were welcomed by nine employees working with COVID-19 patients at the hospital’s intensive care department and the ECMO centre. At the ECMO centre, patients receive blood oxygenation treatment using ventilators.

At Capio St Göran’s Hospital, The Crown Princess Couple met employees from the intensive care department. Employees who normally work at the orthopaedic department also talked about how they are now working to care for COVID-19 patients.

Many summer jobs have been cancelled this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Crown Princess Couple therefore visited Fryshuset in Stockholm on the Thursday, where the ‘Boost for Preparedness: Summer’ initiative is being carried out.

This initiative will provide summer employment for 1,000 young people, who will gain useful knowledge and contacts, as well as an insight into industry. It is being carried out in partnership between Fryshuset and Novare, and has been commissioned by the City of Stockholm.

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel carry out visits in Stockholm

The work is taking place at Fryshuset’s premises in Hammarby Sjöstad, Husby and Skärholmen, in three stages between June and August.

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Crown Princess Victoria tookpart in a digital high-level meeting on Sustainable Ocean Business

On Tuesday 2 June, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden took part in the UN’s digital high-level meeting on Sustainable Ocean Business and the 2030 Agenda.

The high-level meeting followed on from the World Ocean Conference, which was arranged by Sweden and Fiji in 2017 at the UN in New York.

The UN’s Global Compact report Ocean Stewardship 2030 was discussed at the high-level meeting. The report describes a new action plan and criteria for how fishing and shellfish companies should work to achieve the UN’s global sustainable development goals and ensure that the seas are sustainable.

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Crown Princess Victoria hold a digital meeting with the Public Health Agency

On Wednesday 29 April, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel held a digital meeting with the Public Health Agency of Sweden’s Director General Johan Carlson and State Epidemiologist Anders Tegnell.

The Crown Princess Couple began the meeting by expressing their gratitude and thanks for the work carried out by the Agency’s staff in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Director General Johan Carlson and State Epidemiologist Anders Tegnell then described the latest developments regarding the spread of infection in Sweden.

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King Carl Gustaf received Maria Lannér and Sofia Heilborn

On Tuesday 3 March, King Carl XVI Gustaf held an audience with Maria Lannér and Sofia Heilborn from Amref Flying Doctors. During the audience, The King learnt about Amref Flying Doctors’ operations.

Amref Flying Doctors works for better health in Africa. The organisation is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and focuses on preventive healthcare and training local health workers.

Amref Flying Doctors was founded in 1957 in Kenya. Its Swedish operations were launched in 1976 to support people in need in Africa.

HM The King has been patron of Amref Flying Doctors since the 1980s.

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