Overview

• Countess Marianne Bernadotte, wife of King Carl XVI Gustaf’s uncle, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, at a Stockholm nursing home.
• Her death was confirmed by her daughter, Marie Gabrielle Tchang, who stated she was surrounded by loved ones in her final moments.
• Born in 1924, Marianne pursued an acting career in the 1940s and 1950s before marrying Count Sigvard Bernadotte in 1961, remaining with him until his death in 2002.
• She dedicated much of her life to charitable efforts, particularly in health and education, earning an honorary doctorate from the University of Bologna in 2006.
• The Swedish royal family expressed deep sorrow over her passing, with official condolences highlighting her long and impactful life.