Carl Gustav of Sweden brought together his children and the royal families of Norway and Denmark to celebrate his Golden Jubilee: the most beautiful photos

Fifty years ago, after the death of my grandfather on 15 September 1973, Carl Gustaf became the new King of Sweden. The monarch, who only the Queen of Denmark surpasses as Europe’s longest-serving king, celebrated its Golden Jubilee with a solemn ceremony in the chapel of the royal palace in Stockholm, where the parish priest officiated a Te Deum or thanksgiving service for the half-century of reign.

The celebrations for Carl Gustaf of Sweden

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In addition to members of the Swedish royal family, representatives of the royal families of Denmark and Norway also participated in the celebration, thus expressing the strong bond that exists between these three Nordic countries and their respective monarchies. Queen Margrethe II was accompanied by hereditary princes Frederick And Mary of DenmarkWhile Harald and Sonia of Norway they attended alone due to medical leave which yesterday at the last moment prevented Princess Mette Marit from accompanying them as planned.

Also accompanying the Swedish monarch was Anna Maria of Greececousin of Carl Gustaf and sister of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, with whom he arrived yesterday on the royal boat.

Queen Margrethe II and Princess Mary of Denmark, and King Harald and Queen Sonia of Norway.

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After the Teu Deum, the king stepped out onto the balcony of the royal palace in Stockholm with his wife, Queen Silvia, and other members of his family. 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 for such an event in some time.

The celebrations for Carl Gustaf of Sweden

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Madeleine of Sweden and her husband Chris O’Neill

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Madeleine of Sweden chose a light blue dress. Queen Silvia wore a dress in a similar color to that of her youngest daughter, while Crown Princess Victoria opted for a floral-print model.

Victoria of Sweden and her daughter, Princess Estelle

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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 commemorating the monarch’s 50th birthday at the royal palace.

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 Jubilee banquet during the celebration of the 50th coronation anniversary of King Carl Gustav of Sweden at the Royal Palace on September 15, 2023 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty Images)Michael Campanella/Getty Images

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden

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The celebrations for Carl Gustaf of Sweden

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Princess Madeleine of Sweden

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Furthermore, tomorrow Carl Gustaf will travel through the streets of Stockholm in a carriage with Queen Silvia.


Source: Vanity Fair

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