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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.
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