King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia Current Events, Part 11: July 2018 -


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Cecilia Malmström, swedish European Commissioner for Trade, at her Twitter
Very honoured to host his majesty King of Sweden and queen Silvia for a working lunch in Berlaymont. Interesting discussions about European politics ahead of the EP elections.

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Visit of Carl XVI Gustaf and Silvia, King and Queen of Sweden, to the EC

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EC President Jean-Claude Juncker receives King Carl XVI Gustaf & Queen Silvia of Sweden
EC Audiovisual Service - Video
European Council President Donald Tusk receives King Carl XVI Gustaf & Queen Silvia of Sweden
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Margaritis Schinas, Chief @EU_Commission Spokesperson, at his Twitter
President ⁦@JunckerEU⁩ welcomes Their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden. Good discussion on the european agenda and future challenges. #Sweden at the heart of the european project.

King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia visit... - Swedish Press Agency _ Facebook

The royal court about the first day at its website
Kungaparet besökte EU:s institutioner i Bryssel - Sveriges Kungahus
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On their second day in Brussels today, March 6, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia visited the European Parliament:



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From the Multimedia Centre of the European Parliament

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Antonio TAJANI, EP President welcomes Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, and Silvia, Queen of Sweden: arrival and official photo, signature of the Golden Book and roundtable of the bilateral meeting - Multimedia Centre
Preparations of the EE2019 with Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, Silvia, Queen of Sweden and Duch. - Multimedia Centre

Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament, at his Twitter
Thank you King Carl XVI Gustav and Queen Silvia of Sweden for your visit and the interest you have shown in the upcoming European elections.

Michel Barnier, European Chief Negotiator for the United Kingdom Exiting the European Union, at his Twitter
An honour to meet Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden today in Brussels, together with the TF50 team

When in #brussel Meeting, meeting and... - Swedish Press Agency _ Facebook

Gallery from Tuesday, also photos of the king and queen arriving to the dinner which Sweden's EU-ambassador Lars Danielsson hosted at the residence.
ROYAL: Silvia und Carl Gustaf besuchen die Institutionen der Europäischen Union in Brüssel
 
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The royal court about the visit to Brottsförebyggande rådet Brå (The Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention):

On Wednesday, March 19, the King and Queen visited Brottsförebyggande rådet Brå to get information about how the authority is working to contribute to knowledge development within the judicial system.
The King and Queen were received by Director General Erik Wennerström, Head of Unit Thomas Hvitfeldt and Deputy Head of Unit Åsa Irlander Strid.
During the visit, the King and Queen received comprehensive information about the business and in-depth information on three reports that Brå produced.
Kungaparet besökte Brottsförebyggande rådet - Sveriges Kungahus

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King Carl Gustaf and queen Silvia attended this afternoon at Orphei Drängar's spring concert at the Uppsala University. Guest soloist at the concert is opera singer Christina Nilsson. King Carl XVI Gustaf received the bronze medal for his 50-year membership in the singing society.
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Photos of the medal at Facebook of Orphei Drängar
Since H.M. The king was elected to the society in 1969 as a member number 2301, he will this year receive the royal jubilee medal, which is awarded to all members of Orphei Drängar for a 50-year membership in the choir. The medal was instituted by the King's grandfather's father, Gustaf V, who during his years of study in Uppsala was an active singer in the choir.
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On Saturday, when the king received a medal for his 50 years in the choir Orphei Drängar, he revealed a cheat.
- But this is long ago, time-barred, the king said in his speech.
As Sweden's King, Carl XVI Gustaf has several areas of responsibility - but singing to the public is not one of them. But he told about singing at his speech.
Then he had just been awarded a medal for having been in the choir for 50 years.
- I distribute many medals and plaques all the time, but when you receive your own then I come as soon as possible, Carl Gustaf said.
He then told about a memory from 1969.
Carl Gustaf was then at the Swedish Embassy in Washington, where a choir would sing. Prior to the appearance, the then crown prince was asked whether he wanted to be involved - something he doubtfully accepted.
- I wasn't with so many years in school choir, I went out pretty quickly. I don't really know why. Our music teacher said afterwards that he thought I was someone who didn't do his utmost, King Carl Gustaf told in his speech.
According to the king, the appearance received great attention. The local media wrote that they were impressed by his musical talent.
- I was quite impressed, too, said the king.
But then Carl Gustaf opened up a truth that had been hidden for 50 years:
- That I managed mime all the time.
However, the king didn't seem too embarrassed by his revelation. The audience laughed and applauded. Carl Gustaf promised to redo it if he was ever offered to sing with a choir again.
- It has gone quite well so far and I will continue with that.
Kungens hemlighet_ ”Detta är längesedan”

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On Saturday, April 27, the King and Queen attended Orphei Drängar's spring concert in Uppsala University's auditorium.
The Orphei Drängar men's choir was founded in 1853 in Uppsala and is still active with tours and concerts in Sweden and around the world. Guest artist at this year's spring concert in Uppsala was opera singer Christina Nilsson. Together they performed music from romance and classic spring songs to celebrate the spring and the approaching early summer.
Kungaparet vid Orphei Drängars vårkonsert - Sveriges Kungahus

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ROYAL: Carl Gustaf erhält eine Medaille für seine 50jährige Mitgliedschaft im Chor
 
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King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia inaugurated a new pavilion in the Drottningholm Palace Gardens today, April 30:


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Svensk Damtidning was the only magazine attending the inauguration of the pavilion to the dog island in Drottningholm.

The king had invited everyone to the inauguration of his latest home project, this nice pavilion on the mini-island of Ormholmen, which is a few hundred meters from the park of Drottningholm Palace.
Here, all dogs can run freely, without leashes.
- The King himself walks here with Brandie every day, yes, depending on time anyway, said Margareta Thorgren for Svensk Damtidning.
But the island has missed a weather protection - and now the king's wish for a small pavilion on the dog island has become reality.
- It's a dream that the king has had for a long time. A great idea that is entirely his own. The King thinks there has been a place where one can sit under the roof if it's raining, or where you can sit down and talk for a while with a good friend, says Drottningholm palace bailiff Stefan Wirtén.
The King inaugurated the pavilion with some spontaneous words, and told, among other things, that he had been with in planting the oak trees.
- It must have been the beginning of the 1960s, I remember following my grandfather here.
Så var kungens privata firande – Svensk Dam var enda tidning på plats! _ Svensk Damtidning

Kungaparet bjöd på kaffe, bullar och hundgodis på kungens födelsedag!

The king got also a congratulation song
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Court website, includes a video
On Tuesday, April 30, at the King's birthday, the King Couple and their Bavarian Mountain Scenthound dog, Brandie, attended the opening of a new pavilion at Drottningholms Palace Park.
The pavilion is located on Ormholmen in the part of the Palac park called the English park. The island is open to everyone and dogs can go loose without leashes.
The new pavilion has been built on the initiative of the King and is intended to act as a weather protection and place for rest. The pavilion is made of wood with slate roofs and benches facing both outwards and inwards.
During the opening ceremony, an ensemble from the Armed Forces played under the direction of court-trumpeter Olle Hermansen.
Kungaparet invigde paviljong i Drottningholms_parken - Sveriges Kungahus

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ROYAL: Carl Gustaf und Silvia mit Hund bei der Einweihung eines neuen Pavillons für die Vierbeiner im Park von Schloss Drottningsholm
 
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Since I got to see his 73rd birthday I was going to get a little caught up on going to see other birthdays, his 40th and 30th are up on SVT Play, but unfortunately for whatever their reason if you don't live in Sweden you can't see those videos, which is a real disappointment for those of us who just want to watch them and don't have that opportunity. I really was looking forward to it. You used to be able to.
 
King Carl Gustaf inaugurated today this year's Solliden exhibition. Queen Silvia attended with the king, she wasn't listed to attend at the calendar.

Maps were in focus when King Carl XVI Gustaf inaugurated this year's Solliden exhibition
On Monday afternoon, King Carl XVI Gustaf traditionally inaugurated this year's exhibition in the Solliden Pavilion. It is called "Maps and posters from the royal collections" a and there are rarities from the royal map collection, for example, some maps from the 17th century.
With Queen Silivia on his side, he kept a shorter speech for the invited guests.
- This is an exciting exhibition and I have always been interested in maps, new and old. It is possible to understand a lot from old maps, for example, the city name says a lot about how people have lived and what they have lived off, says the King.
Bildextra_ Årets utställning sätter Solliden på kartan – ”Den är spännande” - Ölandsbladet

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On Monday 27 May, the King and Queen gave an audience at the Royal Palace for Swedish honorary consuls operating in South America and North America.
During the reception in Lovisa Ulrika's dining room, the honorary consuls for the were presented to the King and Queen were and Per-Arne Hjelmborn, Sweden's ambassador in Brazil, told about the consul's duties and importance for Sweden.
The king delivered orders to five honorary consuls.
Kungaparet gav företräde för honorärkonsuler - Sveriges Kungahus

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On Monday 27 May, the King and Queen gave an audience at the Royal Palace for Swedish honorary consuls operating in South America and North America.
During the reception in Lovisa Ulrika's dining room, the honorary consuls for the were presented to the King and Queen were and Per-Arne Hjelmborn, Sweden's ambassador in Brazil, told about the consul's duties and importance for Sweden.
The king delivered orders to five honorary consuls.
Kungaparet gav företräde för honorärkonsuler - Sveriges Kungahus

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What do you mean by "orders" in your last sentence ("The king delivered orders to five honorary consuls") ? Are you referring to some form of diplomatic credential issued by the King or actual orders of merit ? I would appreciate if you could clarify as I seem to be lost in translation.
 
What do you mean by "orders" in your last sentence ("The king delivered orders to five honorary consuls") ? Are you referring to some form of diplomatic credential issued by the King or actual orders of merit ? I would appreciate if you could clarify as I seem to be lost in translation.
The article doesn't specify what order was handed out, but since the word "orden" was used it's most probably The Order of the Polar Star that the honorary consuls received. Any other orders (The Order of the Seraphim & Order of Carl XIII) are for different reasons improbable and if it was a medal (of which there are plenty) the word chosen would be "medalj".
 
The article doesn't specify what order was handed out, but since the word "orden" was used it's most probably The Order of the Polar Star that the honorary consuls received. Any other orders (The Order of the Seraphim & Order of Carl XIII) are for different reasons improbable and if it was a medal (of which there are plenty) the word chosen would be "medalj".

Yes, I too think the King delivered The Orders of the Polar Star, because when Victoria and Daniel visited Colombia, Victoria delivered the Order of the Polar Star to Gustavo Molina Núñez, granted because of his devotion at the service of the Kingdom of Sweden as Honorary Consul.
 
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King Carl Gustaf and queen Silvia attended on Tuesday evening the formal gathering of the Friends of Drottningholm Theatre.
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The Friends of Drottningholm Theatre is a non-profit association founded in 1935 and is one of Sweden's oldest friend associations. The king is the patron of the Association and the queen honorary chairman. The Association distributes each year educational scholarships.
Kungaparet vid Drottning_holms_teaterns Vänners högtids_samman_komst - Sveriges Kungahus
 
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King Carl Gustaf and queen Silvia attended yesterday evening the annual meeting of Association of The Friends of The Artists at Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde. The King and queen laid flowers to Prince Eugen's grave before the meeting.
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King Carl Gustaf and queen Silvia attended today Lilla Akademien's 20th anniversary celebration in Berwaldhallen. Queen Silvia is Lilla Akademien's patron.
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Kungaparet vid Lilla Akademiens jubileumsgala - Sveriges Kungahus
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Here is a gallery from Sunday
ROYAL: Silvia und Carl Gustaf feiern das 20. Jubiläum der Lilla Akademie in Stockholm

And from Monday from the delivery of the medals
ROYAL: Silvia und Carl Gustaf nehmen an einer Medaillenverleihung im Palast in Stockholm teil
 
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On Monday, June 17, the King and Queen visited the Royal Armoury. During the visit, the King and Queen got acquainted with the new permanent exhibition, which is a chronological story of Sweden's royal history.
For a number of years, the Royal Armoury's permanent exhibition has been closed for renovation and to enable new research and knowledge to be highlighted.
Today, the King reopened the permanent exhibition, which tells of our country's royal history from King Gustav Vasa to today's royal family.
Together with the Minister for Culture, Amanda Lind, the King and Queen got a tour of the exhibition and its many objects by museum director Malin Grundberg, as well as the curators Sofia Nestor and Andreas Olsson.
At a subsequent inauguration ceremony outside the museum, the King spoke and said, among other things:
"To make 500 years of royal history alive is no small task. There is a lot of work behind the new exhibition. And I hope that it will attract many visitors - both young and old."
Kungaparet vid nyöppningen av Livrustkammaren - Sveriges Kungahus

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The king's speech
H.M. Konungens tal vid invigning av Livrustkammarens nya basutställning, Stockholm, måndagen den 17 juni 2019 - Sveriges Kungahus
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King Carl Gustaf and queen Silvia attended at the prize-giving ceremony for the Themed Gardens exhibition at Solliden's park.

For the fifth year in a row, Themed Gardens competition was organized in the Solliden Palace Park, on Gustaf V's croquet plan. The theme for 2019 was "Balcony life" and it could be interpreted in a broad sense.
Eight entries were selected. They competed for the Solliden Award and the Visitors' Award. The Solliden Award is decided by a jury. The Visitors' Award has been voted by the visitors.
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The Solliden Award was won by Anette Jonsson Sundell/Växtzon 4
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The Visitors' Award was won by Marianne och Lars Wigfors Mirabellgården
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The king and queen arriving
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Gallery at Solliden Palace's Facebook
Prisutdelning vid Idéträdgårdstävling 2019 _ Facebook

Kungaparet delade ut pris till innovativa trädgårdar - Ölandsbladet

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The court at its website, this year also the Digital Award was delivered-
Kungaparet prisade idéträdgårdar på Solliden - Sveriges Kungahus

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A gallery with lot of photos
ROYAL: Carl Gustaf und Sylvia übergeben die Preise zur Ausstellung "Ideengärten" auf Öland
 
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King Carl Gustaf and queen Silvia attended today "Världens Musik & Mat" (World Music and Food) at Stenhammar Castle.
The event is organized by Stenhammar Estate Management, Lida Gård and Flen Municipality.
It was a large food bazaar & integration party with Flen VärldsOrkester, Flen Unga VärldsOrkester & Silvertrion. The day is very much about integrating refugees in the municipality of Flen and making new friends.
For the first time in 20 years, the public was able to visit the castle park at Stenhammar.

Photo from yesterday:
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The king was at the soundcheck previously today:
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The king said at his speech:
Dear guests, from Flen and its surroundings.
There is a saying that "a stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet". It's conceivable, I think.
When I look out here from the stage, I see old, new and future friends. Very nice that you are so many here! Thank you for choosing to come here today.
For the Queen and me, Stenhammar is a second home. And it is with great pleasure that we greet you all warmly welcome home to us!
My grandfather's brother, Prince Vilhelm, used to hold big midsummer parties here at Stenhammar. You might see this event as a bit of a wink to him and to the nice tradition.
Prince Wilhelm, by the way, was a well-traveled man, with a great interest in other countries and cultures. He had not wanted to miss this party, I'm sure!
The whole speech:
H.M. Konungens välkomsttal, Världens musik och mat på Stenhammar, Flen, söndagen den 1 september 2019 - Sveriges Kungahus
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The king and queen arriving to the event
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On Sunday, September 1, the King and Queen attended the World Music and Food event at Stenhammar.
Stenhammar is an agricultural and forestry farm in Södermanland that is run by the King. For the World Music and Food event, the public was invited to Stenhammar for a day of music entertainment and food from different parts of the world.
Kungen och Drottningen vid Världens musik och mat på Stenhammar - Sveriges Kungahus

ROYAL: Silvia und Carl Gustaf besuchen das Festival "Världens musik & mat" in Stenhammar
 
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