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The Riddarholmen Church is the final resting place of the Swedish kings, and is Stockholm's only preserved mediaeval abbey. The church is open during the summer season, with an annual programme of concerts.
With the one exception of Queen Christina, all succeeding rulers of Sweden from Gustav II Adolf (d. 1632) to Gustaf V (d. 1950) are buried in the Riddarholmen Church. Kings from the middle ages are also buried here such as Magnus Ladulås and Karl Knutson Bonde (d. 1470).
The church is foremost a burial and memorial church, which is maintained by the Office of the Marshal of the Realm and the National Property Board (SFV).
The Riddarholmen Church - Kungliga slotten
The current church has three naves but originally had two, with the south side aisle having been added in the mid-15th century.
The Church Room - Kungliga slotten
The Bernadotte Chapel
In 1858–60 this chapel was built for the present royal dynasty of Sweden, the Bernadotte family.
The Bernadotte Chapel - Kungliga slotten
The Royal graves
The royal graves - Kungliga slotten
Seraphim Toll
The royal burial church at Riddarholmen also houses the Coats of arms of deceased Seraphim Knights. The deceased Knight is honoured with a Seraphim toll the same day as the funeral service takes place.
Seraphim Toll - Kungliga slotten
The grave of Christ
The Riddarholmen Church's newest addition is also one of the church's oldest objects: a wooden sculpture of Christ, dating from around the year 1400. During the Middle Ages, it was used in the Passion Play at Easter.
The grave of Christ - Kungliga slotten
Secret Swedish Rooms - Part 4 Riddarholmen Church. The guide at the video is Jonas Wallin, since 2010 the Chamberlain at Haga Palace.
With the one exception of Queen Christina, all succeeding rulers of Sweden from Gustav II Adolf (d. 1632) to Gustaf V (d. 1950) are buried in the Riddarholmen Church. Kings from the middle ages are also buried here such as Magnus Ladulås and Karl Knutson Bonde (d. 1470).
The church is foremost a burial and memorial church, which is maintained by the Office of the Marshal of the Realm and the National Property Board (SFV).
The Riddarholmen Church - Kungliga slotten
The current church has three naves but originally had two, with the south side aisle having been added in the mid-15th century.
The Church Room - Kungliga slotten
The Bernadotte Chapel
In 1858–60 this chapel was built for the present royal dynasty of Sweden, the Bernadotte family.
The Bernadotte Chapel - Kungliga slotten
The Royal graves
The royal graves - Kungliga slotten
Seraphim Toll
The royal burial church at Riddarholmen also houses the Coats of arms of deceased Seraphim Knights. The deceased Knight is honoured with a Seraphim toll the same day as the funeral service takes place.
Seraphim Toll - Kungliga slotten
The grave of Christ
The Riddarholmen Church's newest addition is also one of the church's oldest objects: a wooden sculpture of Christ, dating from around the year 1400. During the Middle Ages, it was used in the Passion Play at Easter.
The grave of Christ - Kungliga slotten
Secret Swedish Rooms - Part 4 Riddarholmen Church. The guide at the video is Jonas Wallin, since 2010 the Chamberlain at Haga Palace.
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