Opening of Parliament, Riksdagen 2003-2023

Kingen · Sep 13, 2016

duke of poliganc said:
i meant white tie , black tie or professional ?!

Yes it business suit, same as during the day.

LadyFinn · Sep 13, 2016

SLV · Sep 13, 2016

Well, at least with the compulsory black for the ladies, they do not have to change clothes because of the death of the Kings aunt.

LadyFinn · Sep 13, 2016

Change at the royals attending the concert, in the evening at the concert attend the king and queen, prince Daniel, prince Carl Philip and princess Madeleine.
Kalender - Sveriges Kungahus

This is told also at the article the court put to their website of the Opening of the Parliament.
Riksmötets öppnande - Sveriges Kungahus
Translation

Galleries
At the church
IBL Bildbyrå
At the Riksdag
IBL Bildbyrå

Photos from the arrival to the concert have been updated to Expressen's gallery
Följ riksdagens öppnande 2016 live _ Nyheter _ Expressen

http://imageupper.com/i/?S0500010050011J14737877331258242
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http://imageupper.com/i/?S0500010050031J14737877331258242
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Galleries from today
Opening parliamentary year of sweden, Stockholm 13-09-2016 - Images _ Bernard Rübsamen
ROYAL: Die schwedischen Royals beim Gottesdienst anlässlich der Eröffnung des Sitzungsjahres im schwedischen Parlament
ROYAL: Die schwedischen Royals bei der Eröffnung des Sitzungsjahres im schwedischen Parlament
ROYAL: Mein schönes Fräulein, darf ich wagen, Arm und Geleit Ihr anzutragen?
ROYAL: Balanceakt - So elegant entsteigt Silvia der Prachtkutsche
Editorial Photos, Celebrity, News, & Sports Images _ Rex

Rudolph · Sep 13, 2016

Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf insisted that continued support for the European Union was necessary as he reopened parliament on Tuesday.

Read more: Sweden's king stands up for the EU in parliament speech - The Local

polyesco · Sep 13, 2016

thank you all for the links
I see Madeline got a ride with her parents in the carriage
http://media.shootitlive.com/7031PxvIZ40bqXkO1jht17KIZuS/1200.jpg?project_id=aftonbladet/5264
Did the rest arrive by carriage?

Nice overview of the seating
http://media.shootitlive.com/ZBVAQ9UiGwLNHMQHgTrbOWIeGD9/1200.jpg?project_id=aftonbladet/5264
https://beta.tt.se/media/image/sdltb62ba3c_WatermarkPreview.jpg

An Ard Ri · Sep 13, 2016

Some extra photos

Getty

King Carl Gustaf Pictures and Photos | Getty Images

Marengo · Sep 13, 2016

I find it very curious how Prince Daniel is always shoved aside when his wife is not there. If being in the line of succession is a prerequisite, will we see Daniel walking behind Prince Nicholas when his wife is absent? He is and will be a core member of the RF while the others are not. In my own country it would have been unthinkable that Princess Máxima would have walked behind Friso and Constantijn or in Belgium Princess Mathilde behind Astrid and Laurent. During the maternity leaves of CPss Beatrix, the late Prince Claus always came immidiately after his parents-in-law and before the rest of the family, f.e. during the state openings of parlament in 1968 and 1969.

During the evening the Queen seems to be wearing something that could have been made by Natan, though of better quality. Princess Madeleine looks pretty and relaxed but the outfit and shoes are quite out there.

The outfits during the day didn't seem to memorble. I am surprised to say this but for once I do think that Princess Sofia was the best dressed. I am longing for a proper hat on all ladies, though the people who are sitting behind them will be grateful to them for not doing so.

cdm · Sep 13, 2016

Is there a reason why the ladies always wear black and white during the opening of parliament?

An Ard Ri · Sep 13, 2016

cdm said:
Is there a reason why the ladies always wear black and white during the opening of parliament?

The ladies wore black today as the court is in mourning due to death of the kings aunt in law,Countess Gunnila Bernadotte af Wisborg.

I'm not sure about other years.

Kingen · Sep 13, 2016

cdm said:
Is there a reason why the ladies always wear black and white during the opening of parliament?

The ladies of the Royal Family is always in black and white during the State Opening of the Parliament as a reference to the old court dresses. The court dress was worn until 1974 when the Opening took place in the Hall of State at the Royal Palace.

Duc_et_Pair · Sep 13, 2016

Carl Gustaf surrounded by family wearing court dress: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/98/a8/0e/98a80e0b4dc51716709353c0831d5560.jpg

polyesco · Sep 13, 2016

Victoria nodding off a little bit
I think all parents can relate, or anyone who has been in somewhat boring meetings

https://www.facebook.com/expressen/videos/10154074141035345/

LadyFinn · Sep 13, 2016

Video of the king's speech
Kung Carl Gustaf öppnar riksmötet - Streama TV4 Play

Member of the Parliament Monica Green was playing Pokemon Go at the Opening of the Parliament and found Psyduck at prince Daniel's back.
Riksdagsledamot fångade Pokémon – under Löfvens tal _ Nyheter _ Aftonbladet

Duc_et_Pair · Sep 14, 2016

LadyFinn said:
Video of the king's speech
Kung Carl Gustaf öppnar riksmötet - Streama TV4 Play

Member of the Parliament Monica Green was playing Pokemon Go at the Opening of the Parliament and found Psyduck at prince Daniel's back.
Riksdagsledamot fångade Pokémon – under Löfvens tal _ Nyheter _ Aftonbladet

Iain · Sep 14, 2016

Is there some reason why the public are absent? Not one person was standing waiting to see the procession from the palace.

LadyFinn · Sep 17, 2016

Videos
Kungafamiljen anländer till riksdagen - Streama TV4 Play
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG9o4yE3IM0

Duc_et_Pair · Sep 17, 2016

LadyFinn said:
Videos
Kungafamiljen anländer till riksdagen - Streama TV4 Play
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG9o4yE3IM0

I know the Royal House has managed to add some more decorum (black and white dresscode, the use of carriages, etc.) but the Opening of Parliament is still extremely sober for my eyes.

Anyway, it is better than in Belgium and Luxembourg (no any State Opening at all with the monarch involved) or in Spain (only the first session of the new Parliament) or in Denmark (the monarch is an onlooker and has no active role).

LadyFinn · Sep 18, 2016

Photos from the website of the Parliament
http://www.riksdagen.se/imagevault/publishedmedia/0tvbemtwfk7o7n73mmql/oppnandet-8757.jpg
http://www.riksdagen.se/imagevault/publishedmedia/rk9qkucml1kokgfkjnpb/oppnandet-1225.jpg

Kingen · Sep 7, 2017

Opening of Parliament, Riksdagen, 2017

The traditional opening of Parliament, riksmötets högtidliga öppnande, will take takes place on Tuesday 12 September, at 2 pm.

Program
Service
A service is traditionally held in Storkyrkan/Stockholm Cathedral prior to the opening. An alternative event is organized by the Humanists.

Attendance by the Royal Family:
The King, The Queen, The Crown Princess, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip, Princess Madeleine

Opening of Parliament
1 pm - The guests arrive
The Central Band of the Swedish Army and the Swedish Life Guard will be on parade at Riksplan infront of Riksdagshuset. The guest will arrive to the Main entrance and make their way the the chamber through the Grand Staircase.

The Royal Family will traditionally go in cortege from the Royal Palace to Riksdaghuset and arrive shortly before the ceremony. They will be greeted by the Speaker at Riksplan, and together with the Deputy Speakers and Prime Minister make their way through the Grand Staircase to the chamber.

2 pm - Ceremony in the Chamber
On request of the Speaker will H.M. The King declare the parliamentary session open. The Prime Minister, Mr Stefan Löfven, will then present the Statement of Government Policy.

The theme of this year's opening of the Parliament will be southern Sweden and thereby the traditional provinces (landskap) of Skåne, Blekinge, Småland, Öland and Gotland. This will be reflected in the program, food and decorations. The Mounted Band of the Royal Life Guards will perform in the Chamber, as well as the trombonist Nils Landgren.

After the ceremony the Speaker will host a reception in the Grand Gallery in Riksdagshuset.

Attendance by the Royal Family:
The King, The Queen, The Crown Princess, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip, Princess Madeleine

Information from the Riksdag:
Programme for the opening of the Riksdag session on 12 September - Riksdagen

The ceremony will be live broadcasted at SVT, the link is however not yet available.

Concert, Stockholm Concert Hall
6pm - Guests arrive

7pm - Concert
In cooperation with the Stockholm Concert Hall are member of the Royal Family, members of Parliament and government invited to the concert. The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Concert, conducted by Katarina Andreasson will perform, hosted by Concert Hall Director Stefan Forsberg.

Attendance by the Royal Family:
The King, The Queen, The Crown Princess, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip, Princess Madeleine

Information on the website of Stockholm Concert Hall:
Calendar - Konserthuset Stockholm

Attendance in the calendar of the Royal Court:
Kalender - Sveriges Kungahus

Kingen · Sep 9, 2017

Link to live feed from SVT, the broadcast starts 12.55 local time.

https://www.svtplay.se/video/15100992/nyheter-direkt/riksmotets-oppnande-7?info=visa&start=auto

Kingen · Sep 12, 2017

And a link to another live broadcast from the website of the Riksdag, translated into English for those who want to hear the speech.

Opening of the Riksdag session Riksmötets öppnande - Riksdagen

Live feed and pictures from Expressen. The service in Storkyrkan is beginning soon.

LIVE: Följ riksmötets högtidliga öppnande 2017 | Nyheter | Expressen

Mari-Anne · Sep 12, 2017

Royal ladies are all dressed in black and white as per usual. Didn't Victoria wore this jacket both times for the opening of the Riksdag when she was pregnant? Makes me wonder especially seeing how Victoria was [once again] nodding off during the service

An Ard Ri · Sep 12, 2017

Queen Silivia looks very lovely and the only one to wear a hat today.

LadyFinn · Sep 12, 2017

xenobia · Sep 12, 2017

Great to hear some Abba music at the opening of the parliament! For those of you following this live: Johan Norberg and Nils Landgren is well known jazz musicians. This is their unplugged version.

LadyFinn · Sep 12, 2017

Video of the royal family arriving to Stockholm Cathedral
Riksmötets öppnande - ankomst Storkyrkan

Victoria, Daniel, Carl Philip and Madeleine arriving to the Riksdag.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BY8VemPDBx9/?taken-by=expressenkungligt

Kronprinsessan Victoria får högsta betyg för sina kläder _ Nyheter _ Expressen

Gallery
Opening parliamentary year, Stockholm 12-09-2017 - Images _ Bernard Rübsamen

At court website
Riksmötets öppnande - Sveriges Kungahus

iceflower · Sep 12, 2017

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Here's a nice large gallery of today's opening:

** robinutrecht.photoshelter gallery **

Another one from ppe and one from gettyimages:

** gettyimages: SWE: Swedish Royals Attend the Opening of the Parliamentary Session **

LadyFinn · Sep 12, 2017

iceflower said:
Here's a nice large gallery of today's opening:

** robinutrecht.photoshelter gallery **

In this gallery is also very good photos from the arrivals to the concert.

polyesco · Sep 12, 2017

and an article with pictures from the Daily Mail
Swedish royals look elegant at State Opening of Parliament | Daily Mail Online

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