The Swedish Royal Family

H.R.H King Carl XVI Gustaf

• Head of State

• Born in 1946

• King of Sweden since 1973

• Interested in environmental issues

• Enjoys wildlife activities

H.R.H Queen Silvia

• Born in 1943, in Germany

• Became Queen of Sweden in 1976

• Speaks six languages

• Founder of World Childhood Foundation

H.R.H Crown Princess Victoria

• Born in 1977• Will be the first

female regent in the Bernadotte clan

• Has a keen interest in the care of the disabled and in environmental issues

H.R.H Prince Carl Philip

• Born in 1979

• Has a keen interest in motorsports, natur and hunting

• He is an officer in the Navy

H.R.H Princess Madeleine

• Born in 1982

• Has a keen interest in cultural hereditary

• Enjoys sports, in particular horseback riding

General Facts• The Monarchy in Sweden is one of the

oldest in the world.

• Main tasks are ceremonial and representative duties.

• The heredity monarchy was introduced in Sweden in1544.