General News about King Carl Gustaf & Queen Silvia 1: February 2016 - December 2023


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Victoria commented her father's heart operation to TT News Agency today in Sydney:
- Unfortunately, this is something that sometimes needs to happen. But personally, I feel very confident that Dad will be in good hands. And I am grateful for the help that you can actually get in Sweden, says the Crown Princess on a visit to Sydney.
Victoria and Daniel are on an official visit to Australia at the request of the government. On Thursday they fly to New Zealand, where another three days await with a busy schedule in Wellington and Hamilton. The program is scheduled to end on Saturday afternoon.
TT: Does the king's operation affect the trip?
- No, it won't, says Victoria.
Kronprinsessan i Sydney_ Pappa i goda händer _ Kungligt _ Expressen

"The Crown Princess couple's official trip in Australia and New Zealand is being carried out according to plan", writes the court in an email to Hänt Magazine.
Margareta Thorgren also confirms in a message to Hänt that several of the king's missions are postponed and that it was planned long ago that Victoria would arrive home the morning he is to have surgery.
"Most of the programs are postponed. No need for change in the Crown Princess's journey. She will come home on the morning of February 20th”, Thorgren writes.
Beskedet om kronprinsessan efter kungens insjuknande _ Hänt

Svensk Damtidning claimed that Madeleine is coming to Sweden due to the King's operation. She isn't coming.
The royal court confimed to Hänt Magazine:
"Princess Madeleine does not plan to travel to Sweden due to the King's planned surgical procedure"
Prinsessan Madeleines beslut efter kungens insjuknande _ Hänt
 
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Viveka Frykman-Kull has been the royal family's chief physician from June 2022. She told to Svensk Damtidning that the King will undergo a surgical procedure and it will be a catheter operation. So there is no question of any open surgery. Her task is to make sure that he feels well and receives the best care possible. She can't say much more. The King has the same right to patient confidentiality as everyone else.
Viveka Frykman-Kull is a cardiologist and specialist medical director at the heart clinic at Danderyd Hospital, where she researches cardiac arrhythmias. She is also Sweden's first female chief physician, an assignment she describes as important and honorable. Since she works at Danderyd hospital, SD asked if the King's operation will take place there? Frykman-Kull said that she will not comment on where the procedure will be carried out. She didn't answer the question if the procedure will be done under anesthesia or with local anesthesia either. She said that there is a plan and the King is fine. After the procedure, he is recommended to take it easy for the next 14 days.
You are Sweden's first female chief physician. What does that role entail?
- This means that I am the royal family's first contact in the healthcare system and that I am responsible for their medical care. If necessary, I provide contact with other specialists.
Kungens hjärtläkare_ ”Min uppgift se till att han mår bra” _*Svensk Dam
 
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Today King Carl Gustaf has his heart operation. Chief physician Viveka Frykman Kull will be there. She says that this has been planned for some time.
According to the court, there is nothing wrong with the King's general health. Monday's operation will take place in one of Stockholm's hospitals, but the time and place are being kept secret. As a result of the operation, the King has postponed his engagements between 20 February and 3 March. Frykman Kull says that the King has been recommended for a couple of weeks to rest and take it easy, so they hope he will be back soon.
Viveka Frykman Kull is a senior physician and works among other things, as specialist medical manager at Danderyd hospital's heart clinic. The operation takes place on her advice, but with the King's approval. As with all types of treatment, it takes place in consultation with the patient. It goes without saying, she says.
TT: Has the King been in the healthcare queue?
- Yes, it makes no difference if you are the King, but it is the medical needs that determine how long you wait.
Viveka Frykman Kull is the first female chief physician of the royal family. She shares the role together with docent and chief physician Lars Wennberg, who is responsible for Victoria and Daniel (he was with at Daniel's kidney transplant operation). Viveka Frykman Kull takes care of the rest of the royal family.
Livmedikus om ingreppet_ Ett par veckors vila – Sydsvenskan

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The royal court announces at a press release that the King's planned surgical procedure has been done.
The operation went according to plan and the King is doing well.
The King thanks for all the support and the warmth shown to him, and feels grateful for Swedish healthcare.
Kungens planerade ingrepp genomfört _ Kungahuset

Margareta Thorgren said to Svensk Damtidning that the King is still in the hospital and that they don't intend to go out with when he might come home. The Queen has greeted the King after the operation. The royal family's chief physician Viveka Frykman Kull was present at the operation and it is up to her how long the King remains in the hospital.
The whole family, also Madeleine, have been in close contact all weekend before this operation. The family has always kept in touch. Svensk Damtidning asked if the rest of the family also visit the King in the hospital? Thorgren said that Victoria has just returned from Australia, she landed earlier today. And Madeleine is in Miami. Of course they have received information on an ongoing basis and they are all happy and grateful that the King is doing well and that things have gone according to plan. Now they will wait until the King is home before they go out with any further information.
Svensk Damtidning asked if they will tell what kind of heart problem it was that the king had fixed? Thorgren said, that in that case, it may be later. Now the King remains in the hospital where he is under the care of chief physician Viveka Frykman Kull. But they do not say how long he will stay there. They will not tell in which hospital the surgery was performed at until the King is discharged and back home.
Rörande mötet mellan Silvia och kungen på sjukhuset – hovet väljer att kommentera _*Svensk Dam
Hovet_ Madeleine kvar i Miami – kontakten med kungen under helgen _*Svensk Dam

- Everything has gone exactly according to plan with good results. He feels well and has eaten some breakfast, says chief physician Viveka Frykman Kull.
Hovets besked_ Kungens hjärtoperation är klar _ Kungligt _ Expressen
 
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The Court has released the following statement about the King's operation today:

"During the morning today, February 20, HM the King underwent a surgical procedure in the heart area using the laparoscopic method . The operation went according to plan and the King is doing well. The King thanks for all the support and the warmth shown to him, and feels grateful for Swedish healthcare."
 
JR76 said:
The Court has released the following statement about the King's operation today:

"During the morning today, February 20, HM the King underwent a surgical procedure in the heart area using the laparoscopic method . The operation went according to plan and the King is doing well. The King thanks for all the support and the warmth shown to him, and feels grateful for Swedish healthcare."
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The King and Queen sent yesterday congratulatory telegrams to Hanna Öberg and Sebastian Samuelsson, who won gold in the Biathlon World Championships.
The royal couple also congratulated the entire biathlon national team for the fine performance in the Biathlon World Championships.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Co3CHP7qnDm/

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Now Svensk Damtidning can reveal that the King's operation was carried out at Nya Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm, where a black Säpo-car was seen outside during the day.
JUST NU_ Här opererades kungen – bilderna avslöjar _*Svensk Dam

The King will stay at the hospital for some days.
https://www.expressen.se/noje/kungligt/kungen-kvar-pa-sjukhus-planen-for-framtiden/
 
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The King has been allowed to come home after his operation.
- He has been allowed to come home, he is doing well and everything is going according to plan, says the royal family's first physician Viveka Frykman Kull.
According to Viveka Frykman Kull, the operation went exactly as planned.
- Everything has gone great, she says.
Now it is rest for the King.
- He will take it easy and rest now for 14 days after surgery.
Viveka Frykman Kull doesn't want to comment on whether the King has had any restrictions regarding his diet now after the operation.
Efter operationen – kungen har fått komma hem _ Kungligt _ Expressen
 
King Carl Gustaf and queen Silvia congratulated the Swedish cross-country skiers, who got the first four places at women's sprint at the Nordic World Ski Championships.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CpCe0Bsqkdg/

The King and Queen sent a congratulatory telegram to Ebba Andersson, on the occasion of today's victory in the skiathlon at the Nordic World Ski Championships.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CpF7smjKzNH/

King Carl Gustaf and queen Silvia congratulated today, on Sunday, the Swedish cross-country skiers Emma Ribom and Jonna Sundling, who won gold at women's team sprint at the Nordic World Ski Championships.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CpIctVjKYPf/

King Carl Gustaf and queen Silvia have congratulated Sandra Näslund, who won gold at Women's Ski Cross, and Sandra Näslund and David Mobärg who won gold at Mixed Team Ski Cross at 19th Freestyle World Ski Championships.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CpIeTO1KO8S/
 
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On 1st March
Condolences to President Sakellaropoulou
Due to the serious railway accident in Greece, His Majesty The King has sent the following telegram of condolence to Her Excellency President Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
Condolences to President Sakellaropoulou _ Kungahuset

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Margareta Thorgren to Svensk Damtidning:
- The king will be back on duty on Monday as planned. He feels good. Everything has gone well. The county visit to Västmanland on March 9 will take place as planned.
Hovet bekräftar_ Nya beskedet om kungen – då är han tillbaka _*Svensk Dam
 
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The King and queen have been since Sunday on the Seychelles island group in the Indian Ocean.
It is stated in the official document that Svensk Damtidning has taken note of:
- On behalf of His Majesty the King, I hereby report that the King is on a private trip to the Seychelles on March 12-23, writes the Marshal of the Realm Fredrik Wersäll in a letter sent to the Ministry of Justice.
He continues:
- During this trip, he is prevented from fulfilling his duties as head of state. The King's private secretary can, if necessary, keep the government informed of the King's and Crown Princess's addresses during the trip abroad.
Hovet bekräftar_ Kungen och Silvia på hemlig semester – har rest till paradisö _*Svensk Dam

Crown Princess Victoria will, during the time the king is away, step into the role "as temporary regent fulfilling the duties of the head of state."
Kungen och drottningens resa till paradiset _ Kungligt _ Expressen
 
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The King and Queen has sent a telegram to Swedish singer Loreen after her victory in Eurovision 2024 which was held in Liverpool last week. Loreen is the first woman to win the contest twice and together with Ireland's Johnny Logan only the second artist ever to do so.

"Loreen
The European tv-audience got yet another opportunity to enjoy an euphoric song- and dance number from you.
We send you our warmest wishes of congratulations on the occasion of your achievement and your historic victory in the Eurovision song contest in Liverpool.
Carl Gustav Silvia"
 
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"Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden was in Burgundy last month, at the Château du Clos de Vougeot, a stay during which he was made Grand Officer of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin.
The King, a lover of gastronomy and fine wines, received from the Grand Master of the Confrérie, Jean-François Curie, the insignia of Grand Officer of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin. Carl XVI Gustaf visited France
After a tour of the vat room and the presses, Carl XVI Gustaf was received in the Château's Salons d'Honneur where the Grand Master of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin presented him with the Tastevin d'Argent and the diploma of Grand Officer. A tasting of Burgundy wines from the Tastevinage followed."
https://www.instagram.com/p/Csq8j3ioPzF/
 
H. M. the King has decided on the awarding of medals for H.M. The King's Medal and the Litteris et Artibus medal.
H. M. The King's Medal, previously called the Court Medal, from the first half of the 19th century is awarded for special merits.
Litteris et Artibus was founded in 1853 by Crown Prince Carl (XV). Litteris et Artibus is Latin and means science and art. The medal is awarded for outstanding artistic contributions mainly in music, stage production and literature.
Anders Eka, the President of the Supreme Court, gets H.M. The King's Medal 12th size with chain. Among others, rock musician, songwriter and composer Ola Salo gets the Litteris et Artibus medal.
Medal awarding takes place on Tuesday 13 June.
Medaljförläningar 6 juni 2023 _ Kungahuset
 
Queen Silvia receives honorary doctorate from the University of Stirling

The Queen of Sweden, former Mars CEO Grant Reid, gender and equality campaigner Khadija Coll MBE, and entrepreneur Robert Kilgour will receive honorary doctorates from the University of Stirling next week.
The leading figures will be celebrated for their outstanding contributions to the arts, society, and business at Stirling’s summer graduation ceremonies, which take place across three days from June 27 to 29.
Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden will be recognised for her exceptional services to dementia. The Queen has long held a passion for caring for those living with dementia and has close relations with the University of Stirling’s world-renowned researchers in dementia and healthy ageing through her charity foundation, Silviahemmet.
The Queen of Sweden to be celebrated alongside business and social luminaries at University of Stirling graduation _ About _ University of Stirling
 
It is important to give back and to have the opportunity to use one's podium to lift a cause is significant
 
The Traditional Swedish King's Rally will be organized on Saturday 26th August.
At Ölandsmagazinet's Summer issue:
King Carl XVI Gustaf usually takes part in the Swedish King's Rally with the Volvo PV60 that he received in connection with his 50th birthday, but at this year's rally the layout is a little different since the King is not only celebrating 50 years on the throne but also 60 years behind the wheel.
Kjell Gehammar, general manager of the King's Rally, thinks it is at least as important to highlight 60 years behind the wheel, which is the theme this year. Instead of driving only his Volvo PV60 as usually, this year the King will drive the rally's sections in different cars, which he owns or has owned. On the first leg towards northern Öland, he will see his Volvo P1800, one of his first cars. At the second leg, the King will drive the Porsche 911 Targa in which he and the queen were photographed in 1973 at a petrol station in Borgholm, which is the first known picture of the royal couple. The last leg the royal couple drive in an electric car, a Volvo C30 Electric from the early 2010s.
https://i.postimg.cc/P5GPXVFb/Rally.jpg
 
The King and Queen congratulate swimmer Sarah Sjöström, who won gold at 50 m butterfly and 50 m freestyle at the World Championships last week. She made also a world record in 50 m freestyle at the semifinal.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CvW53nuKqXo/

Sarah Sjöström is Generation Pep's Pep Ambassador.
 
Allt om kungligt webmagazine tells, that King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia were guests at the Oscarteatern on Saturday during the dress rehearsal of the musical "Änglagård", a performance that is predicted to be a real hit with the audience.
The king and queen got the best seats on the floor and sang along to the various songs.
- It really was a lovely evening for them. The king was dressed in a suit and Silvia was so beautiful with her beautiful hair, says an eyewitness.
Kungen och Silvias romantiska kväll i Stockholms city - Allt om kungligt

Vicky von der Lancken, the director and co-owner of Oscarsteatern, is the King and Queen's friend.



Oscarsteatern about this visit at its Instagram
"Last Saturday we had a royal visit to the theatre. After the performance, the royal couple came backstage and greeted the artists. The director of the Oscar Theater, Vicky von der Lancken, then took the opportunity to hand out our own Oscar statuette to His Majesty the King to mark the celebration of 50 years on the throne, the jubilee that starts this week."
https://www.instagram.com/p/CxIfyGys6NK/
 
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