Carl XVI Gustaf

King of Sweden since 1973

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2025 Addressed Sweden's security situation at the Society and Defence National Conference in Sälen, stating that while Sweden was not at war, it could no longer consider itself at peace.
2025 Granddaughter Ines was born and created Duchess of Västerbotten.
2025 Granddaughter Ines was born and created Duchess of Västerbotten.
2025 Addressed Sweden's security situation at the Society and Defence National Conference in Sälen, stating that while Sweden was not at war, it could no longer consider itself at peace.
2024 Planned to attend the Summer Olympic Games with the Queen of Sweden.
2024 Planned to attend the Summer Olympic Games with the Queen of Sweden.
March 18 2024 Held a speech during Sweden's NATO accession ceremony outside the Riksdag building, calling it a new era in Swedish security policy.
March 18 2024 Held a speech during Sweden's NATO accession ceremony outside the Riksdag building, calling it a new era in Swedish security policy.
2023 Carl Gustaf celebrated his Golden Jubilee, which included tours of all of Sweden's 21 counties, a jubilee banquet at the Royal Palace, and a carriage procession through the streets of Stockholm.
2023 Before the Nobel Prize Ceremony, the Nobel Foundation's intent to invite ambassadors from Russia, Belarus, and Iran sparked mass criticism, leading to the royal court stating that the King was undecided on his attendance at the ceremony.
2023 Before the Nobel Prize Ceremony, the Nobel Foundation's intent to invite ambassadors from Russia, Belarus, and Iran sparked mass criticism, leading to the royal court stating that the King was undecided on his attendance at the ceremony.
2023 Carl Gustaf celebrated his Golden Jubilee, which included tours of all of Sweden's 21 counties, a jubilee banquet at the Royal Palace, and a carriage procession through the streets of Stockholm.
February 2023 In February 2023, Carl XVI Gustaf underwent a surgical intervention with catheter technology in the heart area.
February 2023 In February 2023, Carl XVI Gustaf underwent a surgical intervention with catheter technology in the heart area.
March 2022 During a visit to the Life Regiment Hussars, condemned the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, stating that Europe was in an extremely difficult situation and accusing Russia of violating international law.
March 2022 During a visit to the Life Regiment Hussars, condemned the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, stating that Europe was in an extremely difficult situation and accusing Russia of violating international law.
2021 Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his grandson Julian and created the title Duke of Halland, maintaining the same royal standing as his brothers after the 2019 statement.
2021 Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his grandson Julian and created the title Duke of Halland, maintaining the same royal standing as his brothers after the 2019 statement.
December 2020 King Carl XVI Gustaf stated that Sweden's approach to dealing with COVID-19 had failed, a comment that was echoed by Prime Minister Stefan Löfven.
December 2020 King Carl XVI Gustaf stated that Sweden's approach to dealing with COVID-19 had failed, a comment that was echoed by Prime Minister Stefan Löfven.
2019 Carl Gustaf issued a statement rescinding the royal status of his grandchildren Leonore, Nicolas, Alexander, Gabriel, and Adrienne in an effort to more strictly associate Swedish royalty with the office of the head of state.
2019 Carl Gustaf issued a statement rescinding the royal status of his grandchildren Leonore, Nicolas, Alexander, Gabriel, and Adrienne in an effort to more strictly associate Swedish royalty with the office of the head of state.
2018 Attended the Winter Olympic Games with the Queen of Sweden.
2018 Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his granddaughter Adrienne and created the title Duchess of Blekinge for her.
2018 The King attended the Winter Olympic Games.
2018 Attended the Winter Olympic Games with the Queen of Sweden.
2018 Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his granddaughter Adrienne and created the title Duchess of Blekinge for her.
2018 The King attended the Winter Olympic Games.
April 26 2018 Carl XVI Gustaf surpassed King Magnus IV's reign to become the longest-reigning monarch in Swedish history.
April 26 2018 Carl XVI Gustaf surpassed King Magnus IV's reign to become the longest-reigning monarch in Swedish history.
2017 Received Star of the Republic of Indonesia, 1st Class
2017 Carl XVI Gustaf received the Star of the Republic of Indonesia, 1st Class.
2017 Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his grandson Gabriel and created the title Duke of Dalarna for him.
2017 Received Star of the Republic of Indonesia, 1st Class
2017 Carl XVI Gustaf received the Star of the Republic of Indonesia, 1st Class.
2017 Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his grandson Gabriel and created the title Duke of Dalarna for him.
2016 Attended the Summer Olympic Games with the Queen of Sweden.
2016 Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his grandson Alexander and created the title Duke of Södermanland for him.
2016 Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his grandson Oscar and created the title Duke of Scania for him.
2016 King Carl XVI Gustaf intervened in the debate surrounding the proposed Nobel Center, expressing that the structure was 'too big and in the wrong place' and suggested it could be relocated.
2016 Attended the Summer Olympic Games with the Queen of Sweden.
2016 Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his grandson Alexander and created the title Duke of Södermanland for him.
2016 Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his grandson Oscar and created the title Duke of Scania for him.
2016 King Carl XVI Gustaf intervened in the debate surrounding the proposed Nobel Center, expressing that the structure was 'too big and in the wrong place' and suggested it could be relocated.
2015 Carl Gustaf created the title Royal Highness for his son Carl Philip's wife after their marriage and granted her the title Duchess of Värmland.
2015 Carl Gustaf claimed to have played an important role in resolving a diplomatic crisis with Saudi Arabia after the Swedish Foreign Minister criticized the Saudi government; he wrote a letter to the Saudi King, which reportedly restored diplomatic relations.
2015 Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his grandson Nicolas and created a new duchy for him, granting him the title Duke of Ångermanland.
2015 Carl Gustaf created the title Royal Highness for his son Carl Philip's wife after their marriage and granted her the title Duchess of Värmland.
2015 Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his grandson Nicolas and created a new duchy for him, granting him the title Duke of Ångermanland.
2015 Carl Gustaf claimed to have played an important role in resolving a diplomatic crisis with Saudi Arabia after the Swedish Foreign Minister criticized the Saudi government; he wrote a letter to the Saudi King, which reportedly restored diplomatic relations.

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