Head of State: King Carl XVI Gustaf
Head of State since: 19th September 1973
Predecessor: Gustaf VI Adolf
Heir to the Throne: Princess Victoria
National Anthem: Du Gamla, Du Fria
Information about the Monarch:
Carl was born on 30th April 1946. He married Silvia Renate Sommerlatho on 19th June 1976. Together they have 3 children:
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden
Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland
Princess Madeleine, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland
Interesting fact:
The King met his wife at the 1972 Summer Olympic Games which were held in Munich.
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