King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, Current Events Part 1: November 2002-June 2004


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Carl XVI Gustaf Folke Hubertus, King of Sweden, was born on April 30, 1946 at Haga Palace. His parents, the then heir to the throne Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sibylla of Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha, already had four daughters: the Princesses Margaretha, Birgitta, Désirée and Christina. Prince Gustaf Adolf died in an air crash in Copenhagen in 1947. Princess Sibylla passed away in Stockholm in 1972.

With the accession of Gustaf VI Adolf to the throne in 1950 following the death of Gustaf V

Carl Gustaf became Crown Prince, and when Gustaf VI Adolf passed away on September 15, 1973, Crown Prince Carl Gustaf, then 27 years old, became Sweden's Head of State. The new King took as his motto "For Sweden - With the times", thereby declaring his intention of meeting the demands of society on a modern monarch.

EDUCATION

To begin with, the Crown Prince was taught privately at the Royal Palace of Stockholm, after which he attended Broms School and Sigtuna Boarding School, where he matriculated in 1966.

Matriculation was followed by military service. The Crown Prince completed two and a half years' training in the Army, Navy and Air Force, with special emphasis on naval training. He went on a long voyage with the mine-laying vessel Älvsnabben in the winter of 1966-67 and passed his naval officer examination in 1968, later continuing his military training with a command course at the Swedish National Defence College and with officer's duties on board different ships of the Swedish Navy.

In 1968-69 the Crown Prince followed a programme of academic studies, comprising history, sociology, political science, financial law and economics, at the University of Uppsala. Later he also studied economics at the University of Stockholm.

Then followed a specially composed programme of field trips to national and local authorities, industry, factories, laboratories and schools. The Crown Prince studied the judicial system, social welfare organisations and institutions, employees' unions and employers' associations, with special emphasis on the work of the Riksdag (Sweden's parliament), the Government and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

The Crown Prince acquired international experience by taking part in the work of The Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations in New York and with SIDA (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) in Africa. He also spent considerable time in London - at Hambro's Bank, the Swedish Embassy and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce - and in France at the Alfa Laval plant in Nevers. The Crown Prince's great interest in nature and environment protection lead to his participation in the preparations for the UN Conference on the Environment in Stockholm in 1972.

In addition, the Crown Prince represented Gustaf VI Adolf on a number of official occasions. In 1970, for example, he headed the Swedish delegation to the World Exhibition in Osaka, Japan.

FAMILY

During the Olympic Games in Munich, Germany in 1972, the Crown Prince met Miss Silvia Sommerlath, who was serving there as an interpreter and hostess. She was born in Heidelberg on December 23, 1943, her parents being Walther Sommerlath, a West German businessman, and his Brazilian wife, Alice, née de Toledo (both deceased now).

The engagement of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Silvia Sommerlath was announced on March 12, 1976 and they were married on June 19 the same year in the Stockholm Cathedral.

King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia have three children: Crown Princess Victoria, born on July 14, 1977, Prince Carl Philip, born on May 13, 1979, and Princess Madeleine, born on June 10, 1982. Under the Order of Succession introduced by the Swedish Parliament in 1980, the throne passes to the eldest child.

The family resided at the Royal Palace of Stockholm through 1981, after which they moved to Drottningholm Palace.

OFFICIAL DUTIES

The King's duties, as defined in the 1974 Constitution Act, are mainly of an official, ceremonial nature. The King pays state visits abroad and receives foreign heads of state on state visits to Sweden. He opens the annual session of the Riksdag and chairs the special council which meets whenever there is a change of government, as well as regular "information councils" together with the members of the Government. He also chairs meetings of the Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs and receives the credentials of foreign ambassadors in Stockholm. The King holds supreme rank in the three arms of Sweden's defence forces. He is a member of the established (Lutheran) Church of Sweden.

In keeping with a royal tradition that goes back to medieval times, the King has toured every county of Sweden ("Eriksgata" in Swedish). He makes regular field trips to industry, to national and local authorities, institutions, schools and universities, and he frequently takes part in jubilees, congress and symposium openings and other official events.

As part of his daily work at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, the King receives the Speaker of the Riksdag, Cabinet Ministers, representatives of the Church and the defence establishment, and representatives of Swedish and foreign organisations, for briefings on current events.

SPECIAL INTERESTS, PATRONAGE, HONORARY DOCTORATES

Already as a child, the King began taking an interest in nature and outdoor life. He was actively involved in scouting from an early age and in 1977 became Honorary Chairman of the World Scout Foundation. He frequently participates in scouting activities of various kinds, in Sweden and abroad.

In 1988 the King's great knowledge of the environment and nature lead him to become Chairman of the Swedish branch of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). He has personally instituted the King Carl Gustaf Environmental Competition and the "Royal Colloquium", an international environmental symposium held regularly at Ulriksdal Palace, Stockholm. He has received the United States Environmental Protection Agency Award in recognition of his environmental commitment.

King Carl Gustaf takes a special interest in technology, agriculture and business enterprise and trade. He plays an active part, for example, in the proceedings of the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (KVA) and the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA). In recent years the King has also accompanied Royal Technology Missions, under IVA auspices, to study technological and industrial know-how and to encourage co-operation in these fields with various countries, e.g. Japan, Italy, the USA, Germany, South Korea and South Africa.

The King is Patron of the Royal Swedish Academies and of a number of organisations, societies and associations. He holds honorary doctorates from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Stockholm's School of Economics, and Åbo Academy in Finland.

The King's leisure interests include hunting, sailing and water sports, motor sport, cross-country and downhill skiing. He has, for example, participated three times (in 1977, 1987 and 1997) in the Vasa Ski Race. The King also takes an interest in art, music and food.

In winter the Royal Family enjoys skiing, and they have a cottage in Storlien in the province of Jämtland which the King inherited from his parents. Much of their summer is spent at the Solliden Palace on the island of Öland, where they are able to cultivate various leisure interests: outdoor life in general, water sports, riding and gardening in particular.


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Queen Silvia was born in Heidelberg, Germany, on December 23, 1943. She is the daughter of the late Walther Sommerlath and his Brazilian wife, Alice, née de Toledo (also deceased). Queen Silvia has three elder brothers: Ralf, Walther and Jörg Sommerlath.

Between 1947 and 1957 the Sommerlath family lived in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where Walther Sommerlath was among other things President of the Brazilian subsidiary of Swedish Uddeholm. The family returned to West Germany in 1957

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE

Silvia Sommerlath matriculated in Düsseldorf in 1963 and between 1965 and 1969 attended the Munich School of Interpreting, graduating in Spanish, after which she worked at the Argentinean Consulate in Munich. In addition to Swedish, the Queen also speaks German, English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.

Between 1971 and 1973 Silvia Sommerlath served on the Organising Committee for the Munich Olympics training hostesses. In 1973 she became Deputy Head of Protocol of the Organising Committee for the Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria.

FAMILY

It was at the 1972 Olympics that Silvia Sommerlath met Crown Prince Carl Gustaf. The engagement of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Silvia Sommerlath was announced on March 12, 1976, and they were married on June 19 that year in the Stockholm Cathedral.

King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia have three children: Crown Princess Victoria, born on July 14, 1977, Prince Carl Philip, born on May 13, 1979, and Princess Madeleine, born on June 10, 1982. Under the Swedish Order of Succession introduced in 1980, the throne passes to the eldest child.

The family lived in an apartment at the Royal Palace of Stockholm through 1981, after which they moved to Drottningholm Palace.

OFFICIAL DUTIES

Queen Silvia often accompanies King Carl XVI Gustaf on official journeys in Sweden and state visits abroad.

She is a regular visitor to national and local authorities and institutions, schools and universities etc., for information-gathering purposes. The Queen also frequently takes part in anniversaries, congresses and symposium openings and other official events.

Like King Carl Gustaf, the Queen belongs to the established Lutheran Church of Sweden.

SPECIAL INTERESTS, PATRONAGE, HONORARY DOCTORATES

Queen Silvia works actively on behalf of the disabled. She is Chairman of the Royal Wedding Fund, which supports research in sports and athletics for disabled youngsters, and in Queen Silvia's Jubilee Fund for research on children and handicaps. The Queen has sponsored and personally been involved in the publishing of a book entitled "Go for It" (Swedish, English, German and Spanish editions), with the aim of encouraging sports for disabled youth. The Queen has studied sign language so as to be able to communicate more effectively with the hearing impaired. In 1990 she was awarded the "Deutsche Kulturpreis" for her efforts on behalf of the disabled.

Queen Silvia has been, from its inception in 1994, an honorary member of the international Mentor Foundation, dedicated to supporting preventive measures against drug abuse.

The Silvia Home in Drottningholm, where medical personnel are trained to care for dementia patients, has been built up as a result of the Queen's own initiative and personal commitment.

As part of her strong support for children's rights in the community, the Queen has taken part in conferences and seminars, both in Sweden and internationally, and has also worked in other ways, for example, to combat the sexual exploitation of children. She was Patron of the First World Congress against Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, in Stockholm in 1996. Acknowledgements of her work in that connection have included the Chancellor's Medal of the University of Massachusetts, Boston, USA.

In spring 1999 the Queen took the initiative in founding the World Childhood Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to work for better living conditions for children all over the world.

Queen Silvia holds honorary positions in a large number of organisations and societies, such as the Swedish Amateur Athletic Association, the Children's Cancer Foundation of Sweden and the Swedish Save the Children Federation.

In May 1990 Queen Silvia was awarded an honorary doctoral degree at Åbo University, Finland. In April 1993 the Queen was awarded an honorary doctoral degree at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm and in June 1994 at the University of Linköping. In October 1999 the Queen was awarded an honorary doctoral degree in medicine at Göteborg University.

Time permitting, the Queen enjoys going to the theatre, the opera and concerts. The Royal Family enjoys skiing in the winter. They have a cottage in Storlien in the province of Jämtland which the King inherited from his parents. They spend a great deal of the summer at the Solliden Palace on the island of Öland, where they are able to cultivate various leisure interests: water sports, riding, outdoor life and gardening.


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from Aftonbladet

The King dancing in Mexico, with A - Teens…

A - Teens sang Dancing Queen and the King went up and danced for
his queen…..
 
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Swedish king wishes for world without poverty and terror
Wed Dec 25, 8:39 AM ET

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - King Carl XVI Gustaf said Wednesday that more must be done to battle epidemics and poverty, and wished for an end to "pointless and disgusting terror attacks."

Speaking in a nationwide radio address, the monarch envisaged "peace on Earth, an end to pointless and disgusting terror attacks, research findings that lead to cures for the epidemics of our time and a more just distribution of the Earth's resources."

He called on parents to provide security and support for their children.

"We all have a responsibility and a duty to see that all children and youth receive the support and the security they need in order to grow up as harmonious and well functioning citizens," the king said.

The king is the honorary president of the World Scout Foundation. He said the movement would continue its "urgent" mission to offer youths "meaningful leisure time" and "to teach them to grow and cooperate."

Looking ahead to 2003, the 56-year-old monarch urged Swedes to take charge of their lives and see the future "in light colors."

Link: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...ing_christmas_1
 
These three photos are made by Lennart Nilsson in 1976 after the King and Queen's honeymoon in Hawaii and Africa. The Queen has a very tan skin after this trip.

Picture: Queen Silvia wearing the Braganca Diamond Tiara and the Pink Topaz Suite around her neck.

Another view.

The King and Queen.

The King and Queen of Sweden. March/April 2001
 

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what are they doing =)
 

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ROFL! :D Looks like they're doing a sketch or something like that... *gg*
 
thanks for the lovley pics of Queen Silvia!
btw, Silviaskolan is a great school! the Queen should be proud that the school is named after her...
 
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Queen Silvia seems to get more beautiful with age, as evident by these lovely pictures. Thanks for sharing, Josefine. :)
 
Queen Silvia and Hamburgs mayor Ole von Beust, Matthiae Meal in Hamburg - 20030221 colourpress.com

Hamburg, Germany - The swedish queen and the former tennis professional attended the annual Matthiae Mea (Matthiae-Mahlzeit), held every year around february24th, in Hamburg together with other honorable guests of the city. I connection with their visit in Hamburg they joined in a visit at the University Hospital in Eppendorf (Children's Psychiatric Center) as part of a project in the Mentor-foundation.

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Former german chancelor Helmut Schmidt and Swedens Queen Silvia, Matthiae Meal in Hamburg - 20030221

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2 pics from several years ago at an International fundraiser for under priviledged children (I believe). Is it just me, or does Princess Caroline look grumpy/somber?

Queen Silvia, as always, looks very pleasant and regal.

Photos from:Corbis

another pic...

Despite her seemingly grumpy/somber mood, Caroline's dress is elegant. ;)
 

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I didn't know that the Swedish army uses German Leopard Tanks

Nice pics
 
Polfoto 27-03-2003 STOCKHOLM 030327 Sweden's Queen Silvia participated in a meeting with Swedish companies where she spoke about sexual exploitation of children in the world. The Queen works a lot with issues about childrens rights.
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Polfoto 31-03-2003 STOCKHOLM 030331 Sweden's Queen Silvia arrives to the the FAWCO (American Womens Club)meeting at hotel Sheraton in Stockholm Monday. She was welcomed by Rebecca Warnander(l) and Charlotte DeWitt
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Polfoto 01-04-2003: Sweden's King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria received the Mozambique President Joaquim Alberto Chissano at the Royal Castle Tuesday. President Chissano is in Sweden on a two day official visit.
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Silvias mother Alice de Toledo Sommerlath (on the right)

Silvia, Carl Gustaf and Silvias parents right before the wedding in 1976
 

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April 05, 2003: Queen Silvia inaugurated a multi-cultural center in the Stockholm suburb of Fittja Saturday. PHOTO: Roger Vikstroem

April 05, 2003 PHOTO: Roger Vikstroem

April 05, 2003: Silvia with Hatice Demirci and Altun Basaran PHOTO: Roger Vikstroem

April 05, 2003: Silvia opened a multi-cultural centre in the Stockholm suburb of Fittja with the Mayor of Stockholm, Mats Hellstroem. PHOTO: Roger Vikstroem
 

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Emil, when was the last time for this kind of Official Picture. I would love to see the whole family in this kind of Photo. Victoria and Madeleine with Tiaras

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What beautiful pictures of a very beautiful queen, Adriana. Thanks for sharing! My two favourite pictures is the last one with Silvia in the blue suit by the candlesticks and the one where she is in the white strapless dress. It looks like the photographer caught her in an unguarded moment.

... Can I ask who is the baby in the picture with Queen Silvia wearing the blue outfit? I think the baby is being baptized. Is it Carl Philip?
 
Queen Silvia was wearing the blue outfit when Princess Madeleine was baptized. When Prince Carl-Philip was baptized she and Crown Princess Victoria was wearing pink.... / Sulan
 

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pictures 1 to 4 from http://alloverpress.dk

picture 5 from www.ibl.se

6. Polfoto 20-05-2003 Germany's President Johannes Rau and his wife Christina Rau is on a three day offical visit in Sweden. The German Presidental couple and the Swedish Royal couple poses for an offical picture.From left to right, Queen Silvia, President Johannes Rau, King Carl Gustaf, Christina Rau,

7. Polfoto 20-05-2003

8. Polfoto 20-05-2003

9. Polfoto 20-05-2003
 

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KING CARL XVI GUSTAF OF SWEDEN


SARTORIALLY SECURE

King Carl XVI Gustaf shows that an outgoing nature combined with loads of self-confidence makes for a fascinating mix when it comes to style. The king's preferred accessories seem to be cool shades and a charismatic smile, and – as the entertaining photos of the Swedish monarch in fancy dress demonstrate – he isn't afraid to throw on a wig if the occasion calls for it



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