Fifty years ago, after my grandfather’s death on September 15, 1973, Carl Gustaf became the new king of Sweden. The monarch, surpassed only by the Queen of Denmark as the longest-serving king in Europe, celebrated its Golden Jubilee with a solemn ceremony in the chapel of the Royal Palace in Stockholm. where the priest held a Te Deum, or service of thanksgiving, for the half century of his reign.
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The celebrations for Carl Gustaf of Sweden
In addition to members of the Swedish royal family, representatives of the royal families of Denmark and Norway also attended the celebration, expressing the strong bond between these three Nordic countries and their respective monarchies. Queen Margrethe II was accompanied by Hereditary Prince Frederick And Mary of DenmarkWhile Harald and Sonia of Norway Due to a leave of absence due to illness, which prevented Princess Mette Marit from accompanying them as planned at the last moment yesterday, they were present alone.
The Swedish monarch was also there Anna Maria of GreeceCousin of Carl Gustaf and sister of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, with whom he arrived yesterday on the royal boat.
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Queen Margrethe II and Princess Maria of Denmark and King Harald and Queen Sonia of Norway.
After the Teu Deum, the king entered the balcony of the royal palace in Stockholm along with his wife, Queen Silvia, and other family members. The scene allowed us to see the entire Swedish royal family reunited, including the Princess Madeleine and her husband Chris O’Neill, who recently left the United States to return to Sweden and has not been seen accompanying the royal family to such an event for some time.
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The celebrations for Carl Gustaf of Sweden
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Madeleine from Sweden and her husband Chris O’Neill
Madeleine from Sweden chose a light blue dress. Queen Silvia wore a dress in a similar color to her younger daughter, while Crown Princess Victoria opted for a floral print number.
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Victoria of Sweden and her daughter, Princess Estelle
The celebrations for King Carl Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee are not over yet. The Swedish royal family and their guests then put on their best clothes to attend a dinner celebrating the monarch’s 50th birthday at the royal palace.
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The celebrations for Carl Gustaf of Sweden
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Carl Philip of Sweden
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Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar
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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – SEPTEMBER 15: Queen Silvia of Sweden and King Carl XVI. Gustaf of Sweden attend the anniversary banquet during the celebrations for the 50th coronation anniversary of King Carl Gustav of Sweden at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on September 15, 2023. (Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty Images)
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Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden
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The celebrations for Carl Gustaf of Sweden
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Princess Madeleine of Sweden
In addition, Carl Gustaf will ride through the streets of Stockholm in a carriage with Queen Silvia tomorrow.