King Carl Gustaf's Golden Jubilee - Gala Dinner
On Friday evening, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia hosted a gala dinner to celebrate King Carl Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee. The dinner took place in Rikssalen at the Palace where King Carl Gustaf ascended to the throne 50 years ago.
Foto: Clément Morin/Kungl. Hovstaterna
Foto: Clément Morin/Kungl. Hovstaterna
King Carl Gustaf made a welcome speech in which he said: “No monarch in Sweden has had the privilege of serving as long as I have. And family ties are felt strongly these days. I especially think of my grandfather, Gustav VI Adolf, who worked to strengthen our country right into his ninetieth and last year of life. To be a link in a long chain is a great benefit. With love and confidence, I regard Crown Princess Victoria's dedication and focus in the task of representing Sweden. My role as monarch is to stand up for the old while embracing the new. That was what I intended when I adopted the election language "For Sweden - With the times". Three years after I took office, Sweden got a Queen. I could never have had a better life partner. I am so happy, lucky and impressed by her efforts for everyone's country for so many years.”
Foto: Clément Morin/Kungl. Hovstaterna
Crown Princess Victoria also made a touching speech for her father. She said:”During the half century that you have been king, our country has developed, our society has undergone great changes. You have been careful to follow along, while at the same time protecting the tradition. For Sweden - With the times. With you, one can hike safely in all weathers. Often in the sunshine. But also in rain, wind and snow. Regardless of the weather, you have the direction ready for you. You are guided by a respect for the context of which you are a part, and which you know is bigger than yourself. Your gaze is always directed forward. On the mountain – and in office. I am proud and grateful to follow in your footsteps. Tonight I want to say thank you. Thank you for all you have done, and for all you do. For your country. For your family. And for me.”
Foto: Clément Morin/Kungl. Hovstaterna
Before the dinner, several official portraits were released. They were taken by Ingemar Lindevall in the Bernadotte Gallery.
Foto: Ingemar Lindevall/Kungl. Hovstaterna
Foto: Ingemar Lindevall/Kungl. Hovstaterna
Foto: Ingemar Lindevall/Kungl. Hovstaterna
Queen Silvia wore a yellow gown by Georg et Arend with her Cartier bracelet and the Braganza Tiara.
Crown Princess Victoria wore a blue gown with her Bottega Veneta clutch and the Baden Fringe Tiara. Her gown was designed by Christer Lindarw and sewn by Thalia Atelier in Stockholm.
Princess Sofia wore a Safiyaa gown with her Charlotte Olympia pumps, her Christian Louboutin clutch, and LWL Jewelry jewels. She also wore her wedding tiara with a new setting of citrine drops.
Princess Madeleine wore a Jenny Packham gown with an Amina Muaddi clutch, her Cartier bracelet, and the Modern Fringe Tiara.
Queen Margrethe wore her Birgitte Thaulow gown with the Pearl Poiré Tiara.
Foto: Clément Morin/Kungl. Hovstaterna
Queen Anne-Marie wore her Celia Kritharioti gown with the Khedive of Egypt Tiara.
Queen Sonja wore a repeated yellow gown with her Judith Leiber bag and the Leuchtenberg Emerald Tiara.
Crown Princess Mary wore her Lasse Spangenberg gown with her Gianvito Rossi pumps and her Prada clutch. She paired the outfit with her Wedding Tiara and her Annikat cuffs.
