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Swedish Court Unveils Portraits, Confirms Plans for King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 80th and Golden Wedding

The images spotlight Queen Silvia in the rarely worn Braganza tiara.

Overview

  • The Royal Court released new official photographs by Elisabeth Toll taken at Drottningholm Palace.
  • King Carl XVI Gustaf appears in full military dress while Queen Silvia wears an emerald green gown topped by the Braganza tiara.
  • The palace set April 30 for the King’s 80th-birthday thanksgiving service and gala, with a formal military tribute and choral salute in Stockholm.
  • Golden wedding celebrations are scheduled for June 13 with a church service and a horse-drawn carriage procession, ahead of the June 19 anniversary date.
  • The 19th-century Braganza tiara originated in Brazil before entering Sweden’s royal collection and is reserved by the Queen for very special occasions.