Today, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden celebrates his 76th birthday. King Carl XVI Gustaf was born on Walpurgis Night, Friday 30 April. Walpurgis Night (Valborgsmässoafton) is a traditional holiday in Scandinavia that is celebrated on April 30, and also considered as the arrival of spring. Today, Sweden is a constitutional monarchy and Carl XVI Gustaf's role as monarch is essentially representative, as a unifying symbol of the country.
Members of the Swedish royal family, namely, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle, Prince Oscar, Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia and Prince Gabriel watched the birthday celebrations from the balcony of the Royal Palace.
Happy Birthday, YM! Love the family photos. Estelle looks wonderful in her glasses--never knew she wore glasses. The photo of Oscar and kissing his mother is adorable. HM has a beautiful family. I especially love the photo of HM accepting the flowers from the little girl--he is very much in grandpa mode. Janet
ReplyDeleteNot much to see about fashion here. But people, just to let you know: Charlene of Monaco is back, watching with Albert and the kids the Championship Race in Monaco:) !!
ReplyDeleteNo fashion in Monaco either.Siv
DeleteAt least they look like a happy family. Instead of the mess in Monaco.
DeleteToute la famille royale réunie pour regarder les célébrations d'anniversaire du roi ; les enfants sont adorables en particulier Oscar que je vois très calin ainsi qu'Estelle dont le style de lunettes va à ravir ; bien mignonne la petite fille qui a le privilège d'offrir des fleurs au Roi à qui, je souhaite un bon anniversaire en cette journée particulière !
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to King Carl Gustaf on his birthday. What a happy looking group was assembled. I think they need a bigger balcony. Estelle looks cute in her glasses, but Oscar stole the show with the kiss for his mother and his salute. He is a cutie. Queen Silvia is lovely in the blue coat and white scarf.
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A very happy Birthday to His Highness... May he reach a 100+ with all the good health one could ask for.
ReplyDeleteLittle Oscar has just stolen my heart! I'm not accustomed to seeing so much of his personality. It feels like we have been privileged enough to get a glimpse into a private family moment. ~d
ReplyDeleteCute Oscar. I agree. Love the emotions we can see from all of them.
DeleteHappy Birthday to His Highness. Wonderful photos. Little Oscar, such a whole lot of cuteness in such a little one. What a charming child he is. The little girl in the yellow jacket last photo, a real sweetheart presenting the King flowers, how lovely. Queen Silvia's jacket is a lovely shade of blue, I love the accompanying scarf.
ReplyDeleteNice photos. King Carl looks very regal.Sweden is a Constitutional Monarchy;as is Britain,Australia. The King is more than a unifying figure he is the head of state;and what makes the country stable,and not a despotic regime (Tabby)
ReplyDeleteLooks like Estelle has inherited her father's poor eyesight. :). I started wearing glasses around the same age too.
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