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 Royal Family host dinner for the Nobel Laureates

On 11 December, King Carl Gustaf of Sweden hosted dinner for the Nobel Laureates at the Royal Palace. Since the traditional dinner had been cancelled during the previous two years as a result of the pandemic, the Nobel Laureates from 2020, 2021 and 2022 were invited this year.

The evening began with the Royal Family hosting a small reception in Queen Lovisa Ulrika’s Dining Hall for the Nobel Laureates and their spouses. The Royal Family and the Nobel Laureates then made their way to the State Apartments. In the Royal Palace’s ballroom, the Vita Havet Assembly Rooms, the other guests were welcomed. These included representatives from the Swedish Parliament and Government, the diplomatic corps, academies, research, science and the Nobel Foundation.

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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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Princess Madeleine become vice honorary chair of the World Childhood Foundation

The World Childhood Foundation announced that Princess Madeleine of Sweden become Vice Honorary Chair of the organisation. The Queen founded Childhood in 1999, and is the Honorary Chair of the foundation. Princess Madeleine has worked for Childhood for many years, and has now been asked by Queen Silvia to become the organisation’s Vice Honorary Chair.

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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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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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King Harald and Queen Sonja will visit Jordan

King Harald and Queen Sonja have accepted the invitation from His Majesty King Abdullah II to pay a state visit to Jordan in 2020. The visit is planned for 2-4 March, and will be their first state visit to the Middle East.

State visits encourage, enhance and strengthen contact with other countries. The purpose of a state visit is to build relations and promote Norwegian interests abroad.

When His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon begins his official visit to Kenya and Mozambique 10 February, the purpose is the same.

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Swedish Royal Family host dinner for the Nobel Laureates

On Wednesday 11 December, King Carl Gustaf hosted the traditional dinner for this year’s Nobel Laureates at the Royal Palace. The evening began with the Royal Family hosting a small reception in Prince Bertil’s Apartments for the Nobel Laureates and their spouses.

The Royal Family and the Nobel Laureates then made their way to the State Apartments. In the Royal Palace’s ballroom, the Vita Havet Assembly Rooms, the other guests were welcomed. These included representatives from the Swedish Parliament and Government, the diplomatic corps, academies, research, science and the Nobel Foundation.

The seating arrangements
The King accompanied Economics Laureate Esther Duflo to the table. Françoise Mayor, wife of Physics Laureate Michel Mayor, was seated to his left.

The Queen was accompanied to the table by Physics Laureate Michel Mayor. Chemistry Laureate M. Stanley Whittingham was seated to her right.

The Crown Princess was accompanied to the table by Chemistry Laureate M. Stanley Whittingham. Physics Laureate Didier Queloz was seated to her right.

Prince Daniel accompanied Jean Allison Peebles, wife of Physics Laureate James Peebles, to the table. Economics Laureate Esther Duflo was seated to his left.

Prince Carl Philip accompanied Françoise Mayor, wife of Physics Laureate Michel Mayor, to the table. Literature Laureate Olga Tokarczuk was seated to his left.

Princess Sofia was accompanied to the table by Physics Laureate James Peebles. Physics Laureate Michel Mayor was seated to her right.

Princess Madeleine was accompanied to the table by Chemistry Laureate Akira Yoshino. Physics Laureate James Peebles was seated to her right.

The porcelain for the evening’s dinner was a gift from the Riksdag and the Swedish Government to The King on his 50th birthday in 1996. The service was produced by Hackman-Rörstrand Gustafsberg and designed by Karin Björquist.

The glass service was made by Kosta and designed by Sigurd Persson, and was a wedding present from the Riksdag and the Swedish Government to The King and Queen in 1976.

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