King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden 80 birthday celebration

Celebration Highlights The day was filled with traditional ceremonies and festive events: Te Deum Thanksgiving Service: The morning began with a Te Deum service at the Royal Palace Church, attended by the Swedish Royal Family and foreign heads of state.Military Guard of Honour: Following the service, the Swedish Armed Forces paid their respects in the Outer Courtyard with a changing of the guard and a choral tribute. Public Congratulations: Well-wishers gathered at the Royal Palace, and children had the chance to present flowers to the King.Air Force Flyover and Salute: At midday, a 21-gun salute was fired from Skeppsholmen, and the Swedish Air Force conducted a celebratory flyover as the King appeared on the Lejonbacken terrace.Official Luncheon and Gala Dinner: The City of Stockholm hosted a lunch at City Hall, and the festivities concluded with a formal gala dinner for invited guests at the Royal Palace .Distinguished Royal Guests Royalty from across Europe and the world attended the celebrations in a rare display of unity:Denmark: King Frederik X, Queen Mary, and the King's first cousin, Queen Margrethe II.Norway: King Harald V, Queen Sonja, and Crown Prince Haakon.Thailand: King Rama X and Queen Suthida, who made an official state visit for the occasion.Other Royals: Representatives from the royal houses of Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Serbia, and Romania were also in attendance.Commemorative GiftsThe King received several significant gifts, including an official hand-woven textile rug from the Swedish Government, now part of the Royal Palace collection. His grandchildren also took part, with Princess Estelle seen presenting a personal gift ahead of the main event. #KingCarlGustaf80 #Kungen80 #RoyalBirthday #KingOfSweden #SwedishHistory #TeDeum #RoyalCelebration