King Carl XVI Gustaf, Current Events Part 1: July 2018 -


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King Carl Gustaf gave a greeting at yesterday evening's "Tillsammans mot cancer" (Together against cancer) gala. He highlighted the importance of research and thanked the Cancer Society, all those who work in cancer research and healthcare and who support cancer patients and their relatives every day.
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The King participated today digitally at the conference Forest Day. He has a deep commitment to issues concerning nature, the environment and forests. In his speech, the King said, among other things:
“I am sitting here in Stenhammar and looking out over the Sörmland forest, and thinking about how important the forest is to our country."
Kungen deltog vid Skogens dag - Sveriges Kungahus
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The king's speech
H.M. Konungens inledningstal vid Skogens dag, onsdagen den 20 januari 2021 - Sveriges Kungahus
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King Carl Gustaf had today a digital meeting with representatives from the Swedish Ski Association.
They told about how the cross-country skiing competitions have been adapted to the pandemic and how the ski association has changed its activities, and about how the competitions have gone so far, as well as expectations for upcoming competitions in Falun and the world championships.
Kungen i möte med Svenska skidförbundet - Sveriges Kungahus
 
King Carl Gustaf had yesterday a digital meeting with Viveka Beckeman, ceo of Swedish Forest Industries.
 
King Carl Gustaf attended today at ICC's (International Chamber of Commerce Sweden) annual meeting, held online.
 
King Carl Gustaf had yesterday a meeting with Rebecca Sundberg, managing director of H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Foundation for Young Leadership (Stiftelsen Ungt ledarskap).

Today the king attended a digital board meeting of H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Foundation for Young Leadership.
 
King Carl Gustaf gave a speech at the Forum for Bioeconomy, in connection with the award ceremony.
Forum for bioeconomy is organized by Skogsindustrierna (Swedish Forest Industries) and is part of the Forest Industry Week 2021. The focus for today's forum was sustainable consumption and sustainable forestry.
Kungen vid Forum för bioekonomi - Sveriges Kungahus
The King's speech
H.M. Konungens tal vid prisutdelning i samband med Forum för bioekonomi, tisdagen den 20 april 2021 - Sveriges Kungahus
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The King inaugurated today with a digital speech "The Thinking Hand", an annual exhibition and scholarship competition.
"The Thinking Hand" is a drawing competition and exhibition for young artists who work with visual design in art, architecture, fashion, design, illustration, game development or other related areas. Of the entries received, ten artists are appointed to display their work.
Kungen invigde utställningen Den tänkande handen - Sveriges Kungahus

This year's nominated artists and their works will be presented in a digital gallery on the Royal Palace's website 22 April - 22 June 2021:
Den tänkande handen 22 april–22 juni 2021 - Kungliga slotten
 
King Carl Gustaf had yesterday a digital meeting with H.M. The King's Jubilee Fund for Youth in Sweden. He is the Chairman of the Fund.
The Fund was established at the initiative of the Swedish Lions and the Swedish Guide and Scout Council, to mark The King’s 50th birthday. The Fund's purpose is to promote the education of children and young people in Sweden and to support scientific research related to it.
 
King Carl Gustaf had a video meeting with Scandinavian Enviro Systems, which works with facilities for recycling used tires.
Today's meeting was a follow-up from the King's visit in 2016 to the company's Tire Recycling facility in Åsensbruk, Dalsland. CEO Thomas Sörensson and Chairman of the Board Alf Blomqvist informed about the development of the company's work with recycling and production of resources since then.
Kungen i videomöte med Enviro - Sveriges Kungahus
 
King Carl Gustaf took today part in the Swedish Academy of Gastronomy's digital spring meeting.

HRH Prince Bertil was asked early on if he agreed to become an honorary member on plate 17 but replied: "Preferably a member but not an honorary member". The royal tradition has been fulfilled. Today, His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf holds the Academy's plate No. 17.
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King Carl Gustaf participated this evening in Friluftsfrämjandet's (Swedish Outdoor Association) digital national assembly, he gave a speech.
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Kungen talade till Friluftsfrämjandet - Sveriges Kungahus

The King's speech
H.M. Konungens hälsning till Friluftsfrämjandets digitala stämma, 28 maj 2021 - Sveriges Kungahus
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Among others, also Generation Pep's managing director Carolina Klüft spoke at the assembly.
 
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King Carl Gustaf had yesterday farewell audiences with ambassadors from the Republic of Korea and the Federal Republic of Germany.
The king received HE Ambassador Dr Anna Elisabeth Printz from Germany and HE Ambassador Jeongkyo Lee from South Korea in Princess Sibylla's apartment at the Royal Palace.
Avskedsaudienser för Tysklands och Sydkoreas ambassadörer - Sveriges Kungahus

Today king Carl Gustaf participated in a digital seminar on the theme "Value-based leadership - the power of trust and opportunities in a changing time."
This year's Compass Rose scholarship laureates and 170 invited leaders attended the seminar, which was organized by the Scouts and the Young Leadership Foundation.
The day began with the King's speech.
Kungen deltog i seminarium om ungt värdebaserat ledarskap - Sveriges Kungahus
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The king's speech, he began his it by saying:
I wish we could have been seen "for real" today, but based on the prevailing circumstances, that possibility does not really exist yet.
We must instead rejoice that we can meet in this way, to draw attention to the value-based leadership that is so close to my heart.
H.M. Konungens inledningsord vid det digitala seminariet Ungt Ledarskap 2021, 2 juni 2021 - Sveriges Kungahus
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The King gave an audience to Guy Parmelin, the President of Switzerland.
Federal President Guy Parmelin is currently on an official visit to Stockholm to mark 100 years of Swiss diplomatic presence in Sweden.
Kungen gav*audiens för Schweiz förbundspresident - Sveriges Kungahus

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King Carl Gustaf had yesterday a meeting with Lotta Finstorp, governor of Norrbotten County. She entered office on 1st February.

Today king Carl Gustaf attended also the board meeting of King Carl XVI Gustaf 50th Anniversary Fund for Science, Technology and Environment.
 
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On Tuesday 15 June and Friday 18 June, king Carl Gustaf gave audiences to the governors of Norrbotten County and Jämtland County in Princess Sibylla's apartment at the Royal Palace.
On Tuesday, the King met Lotta Finstorp, governor of Norrbotten County since 1 February 2021. She has previously been a member of parliament and second vice chair of the culture committee.
Today, the King met Marita Ljung, governor of Jämtland County since 1 April 2021. She was appointed State Secretary at the Ministry of Trade and Industry in the 2010 parliamentary elections. From 2011 to 2014, Marita Ljung was State Secretary to Annie Lööf.
Kungen gav företräde för nya landshövdingar - Sveriges Kungahus
 
King Carl Gustaf met today Andreas Norlén, the Speaker of the Riksdag, at Drottningholm Palace.
The Speaker informed that the Riksdag had during the day issued a declaration of no confidence against the Prime Minister.
Kungen gav företräde för riksdagens talman - Sveriges Kungahus

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The Riksdag calls for declaration of no confidence in Prime Minister Stefan Löfven (Social Democratic Party)
 
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King Carl Gustaf welcomed Latvian President Egils Levits at the Royal Palace today, June 22:


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And he attended the preview of the exhibition 'Going elsewhere - Material Interpretations of the Chinese Pavilion' that present the works of nine artists working with craft and can be seen at the Chines Pavillion at Drottningholm Palace:


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King Carl Gustaf met today Andreas Norlén, the Speaker of the Riksdag, at Drottningholm Palace.
The Speaker informed that the Riksdag had during the day issued a declaration of no confidence against the Prime Minister.
Kungen gav företräde för riksdagens talman - Sveriges Kungahus

Photo at court Facebook by Sara Friberg/The Royal Court.
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The Riksdag calls for declaration of no confidence in Prime Minister Stefan Löfven (Social Democratic Party)
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Presuming there will be a new government or new elections, is that likely to affect the parliamentary review of the royal house's finances, flag days, orders and decorations?
 
King Carl Gustaf gave today an audience to H.E. Mr Egils Levits, the President of Latvia.
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President Levits is on an official visit to Sweden to pay attention to that it is 100 years since Sweden and Latvia established diplomatic relations and 30 years since the countries re-established them.
Kungen gav audiens för*Lettlands president - Sveriges Kungahus

King Carl Gustaf had today a preview of the exhibition "Going elsewhere – Material Interpretations of the Chinese Pavilion". The exhibition presents the works of nine artists working with craft and runs from 28 June to 22 August 2021 at the Chinese Pavilion at Drottningholm Palace Park. The exhibition is the result of a year-long collaboration between the Royal Court of Sweden and Konstfack’s Research Lab CRAFT course. Photos by SPA.
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Video by SPA, the King arrived with his gorgeous BMW.
Exhibition at the Chinese Pavilion - Kungliga slotten
 
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