Celebrations of 70th birthday of King Carl Gustaf

70th birthday of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden will be celebrated with a series of events that will start on April 25, Monday and end on April 30, Saturday.

Press release at the court website about the official program Monday, April 25 The Royal Academies organize a Baltic Sea Seminar Location: The Royal Dramatic Theatre Time: 19:00 Tuesday, April 26 The Military Bands give a birthday concert Location: The Royal Chapel, the Royal Palace Time: 18:00 Thursday, April 28 Authorities and organizations are given the opportunity to congratulate the King at a reception. Location: Royal Palace Time: 10:00 Friday, April 29 Authorities and organizations are given the opportunity to congratulate the King at a reception Location: Royal Palace Time: 10:00 The royal art academies congratulate the King Location: Guldfoajén, The Royal Opera Time: 15:00 The Royal Opera and Stockholm Concert Hall will give a concert on the occasion of the King's 70-year celebration Location: Nordic Museum Time: 19:00 Saturday, April 30 Te Deum on the occasion of the commemoration of the King's 70th birthday Location: The Royal Chapel, the Royal Palace Time: 10:00 The Armed Forces celebrate the King with music and changing of the guard Location: Outer Courtyard, Royal Palace Time: 10:30 Choral singing Location: Lejonbacken terrace Time: 12:15 After the choirs performance the royal family travels in procession to City Hall, where the city of Stockholm offers a lunch Location: From the Royal Palace to Stockholm City Hall Time: 13:00 cortege departs from the Royal Palace The Parliament, the Government and the governors, congratulate the king at a reception Location: Royal Palace Time: 15:30 Banquet for invited guests Location: The Hall of State, the Royal Palace Time: 19:30