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The '''Golden Jubilee of Carl XVI Gustaf''' was celebrated in 2023 in the [[Sweden|Kingdom of Sweden]], to mark the [[Golden jubilee|50th anniversary]] of the accession of [[Monarchy of Sweden|King]] [[Carl XVI Gustaf]] on 15 September 1973. He is the first Swedish monarch to celebrate a [[Golden Jubilee]]. The 500th anniversary of the election of [[Gustav I of Sweden|Gustav Vasa]] as King of Sweden will also be marked during the Jubilee year.
The '''Golden Jubilee of Carl XVI Gustaf'''<ref name="Sverige">{{cite web|url=https://www.kungahuset.se/ovrigt/temasidor/jubileumsaret-2023|work=Kungahuset|access-date=2023-10-05|title=Jubileumsåret 2023}}</ref> was celebrated in 2023 in the [[Sweden|Kingdom of Sweden]], to mark the [[Golden jubilee|50th anniversary]] of the accession of [[Monarchy of Sweden|King]] [[Carl XVI Gustaf]] on 15 September 1973. He is the first Swedish monarch to celebrate a [[Golden Jubilee]]. The 500th anniversary of Sweden's regained independence, through the election of [[Gustav I of Sweden|King Gustav I]], was also marked during the Jubilee year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/sweden/why-king-carl-xvi-gustaf-of-swedens-jubilee-is-actually-already-under-way-179617/|title=Why King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden’s Jubilee is actually already under way|publisher=Royal Central|language=EN|date= 2022-09-28|access-date=2023-10-05}}</ref>


A number of events were planned to mark the Jubilee in several places across Sweden throughout the year.
A number of events were planned to mark the Jubilee in several places across Sweden throughout the year.
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==Emblem==
==Emblem==


During the spring of 2022, the Royal Palace launched a competition, aimed at students in graphic design, to come up with a symbol for the Jubilee year. The winner of the competition was Elis Nyström, a student at the Royal University of Technology.<ref name=:1>{{cite web|url=https://www.kungahuset.se/ovrigt/temasidor/jubileumsaret-2023|work=Kungahuset|access-date=1 October 2022|title=Jubileumsåret 2023}}</ref>
During the spring of 2022, the [[Royal Court of Sweden]] launched a competition, aimed at students in graphic design, to come up with a symbol for the Jubilee year. The winner of the competition was Elis Nyström, a student at the Royal University of Technology.<ref name=:1>{{cite web|url=https://www.kungahuset.se/ovrigt/temasidor/jubileumsaret-2023|work=Kungahuset|access-date=1 October 2022|title=Jubileumsåret 2023}}</ref>


The emblem consists of different geometric shapes. The green stone symbolizes the King's interest in nature, the blue for the Baltic Sea, purple is a common royal color and the red stone is also found in the royal crown. Nyström said that the geometric shapes should also be "associated with confetti, which fits well when we have a celebration ahead of us".<ref name=:1/>
The emblem consists of different geometric shapes. The green stone symbolizes the King's interest in nature, the blue for the Baltic Sea, purple is a common royal colour and the red stone is also found in the royal crown. Nyström said that the geometric shapes should also be "associated with confetti, which fits well when we have a celebration ahead of us".<ref name=:1/>


==Celebrations==
==Celebrations==
[[File:20230620 Kungaparet Malmö Jubileum Kung Carl XVI Gustaf Drottning Silvia (52992238972).jpg|thumb|Carl XVI Gustaf]]
On January 1 the king's official jubilee portrait was released by the court to mark the start of the Jubilee Year. The photograph taken by Thron Ullberg in the Hall of State at Stockholm Palace shows the king in front of Queen Kristina's silver throne wearing an admiral's uniform. Additionally, the king wears the collars of the royal orders of the Seraphim, Sword, North Star and Vasa, alongside the stars of the Seraphim and Vasa orders, the Grand Commander insignia of the Dannebrog Order around his neck, and royal Swedish and Norwegian commemorative medals.<ref>{{cite web|title=H.M. Konungens jubileumsporträtt|url=https://www.kungahuset.se/arkiv/nyheter/2023-01-01-h.m.-konungens-jubileumsportratt|publisher=[[Kungl. Hovstaterna]]|access-date=October 5, 2023|language=sv|date=2023-01-01}}</ref>


The celebrations began on January 20 when the king held at Sweden Banquet at the [[Stockholm Palace| Royal Palace]]. In February he began his tour of Sweden which would last until September 7th. During the tour he would visit the capital of all Swedens 21 counties. The visits are listed below:
Throughout 2023, the King's 50 years of reign will be celebrated. The celebrations will also see the 500th anniversary of the election of Gustav Vasa as King of Sweden being commemorated.<ref name=:1/>
*[[Nyköping]], February 9
*[[Jönköping]], February 16
*[[Västerås]], March 9
*[[Luleå]], March 30
*[[Östersund]], April 3
*[[Karlskrona]], April 20
*[[Uppsala]], April 27
*[[Härnösand]], May 8
*[[Örebro]], 12 May
*[[Kalmar]], May 16
*[[Linköping]], May 25
*[[Växjö]], May 31
*[[Göteborg]], June 4
*[[Visby]], June 14
*[[Malmö]], June 20
*[[Stockholm]], June 22
*[[Falun]], August 17
*[[Gävle]], August 21
*[[Halmstad]], August 24
*[[Umeå]], August 31
*[[Karlstad]], September 7


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On June 6, 2023, marking the 500th anniversary of Gustav Vasa's election as King of Sweden, the King and Queen began National Day celebrations in Strängnäs and returned to Stockholm later in the day. The National Day celebration at [[Skansen]] were more extensive to mark the jubilee but included the traditional elements such as the royal procession, the flag raising, the kings speech and the concert. In the evening, the King hosted a grand National Day reception for representatives of Sweden and the diplomatic corps of some countries around the world at the Nordic Museum. Prime Minister [[Ulf Kristersson]] also released a speech to mark the national anniversary.
Jubilee commemorations will begin in January, with a dinner at [[Stockholm Palace]] for representatives from all of Sweden's counties. From February to September 2023, the King and Queen will travel throughout the whole of Sweden and visit a number of cities - from Malmö in the south to Luleå in the north.<ref name=:1/>


=== September 15 ===
⚫
On 6 June 2023, the 500th anniversary of the election of Gustav Vasa as King of Sweden at the national assembly in Strängnäs, the King and Queen will start the National Day celebrations in Strängnäs and end the day in Stockholm. The National Day celebration at Skansen in Stockholm will be more extensive this Jubilee year. In the evening, the King will host a grand National Day reception for representatives of Sweden and the diplomatic corps at the Nordic Museum.<ref name=:1/>


On the 50th anniversary of the accession of Carl XVI Gustaf, following the death of his grandfather King Gustaf VI Adolf as King of Sweden on 15 September 1973, the day began with a "Te Deum" in the palace church . The service was led by Bishop Johan Dalman, chief court preacher, and court congregation pastor Michael Bjerkhagen.<ref name="Kungahuset">{{cite web|title=Kungafamiljen närvarade vid Te Deum|url=https://www.kungahuset.se/arkiv/nyheter/2023-09-15-kungafamiljen-narvarade-vid-te-deum|publisher=kungahuset.se|access-date=2023-10-05|language=sv}}</ref> Attendee’s of the service were awarded the jubilee commemorative medal.
Celebrations will take place on September 15 and 16 in Stockholm to mark the King's Golden Jubilee. On 15 September the [[Te Deum]] will be held in the Royal Palace Church. During the day, the King will oversee a changing of the guard and will receive a singer's tribute at the palace's outer courtyard. The same evening, a dinner will be held in the Rikssalen at King's Hall. On 16 September, the King and Queen will travel in cortege through the capital.<ref name=:1/>


After the service in the
At Gripsholm Castle during the jubilee year, visitors can find out all about Gustav Vasa's life. There will be lectures and tours on the castle, its defence, and the Vasa family.
Palace church, the Stockholm Amphibious Regiment fired a gun salute at 12:00 local time from [[Skeppsholmen]]. A changing of the guard was subsequently carried out where the Life Squadron of the Life Guard replaced the Life Company of the Life Guard, in the presence of Carl XVI Gustaf and his son, Prince [[Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland|Carl Philip of Sweden]]. After the changing of the guard, the Royal Academy of Music organized, in collaboration with Sjungande Barn, a singer's tribute to HM the King. Around 130 singers from all over Sweden participated.<ref>{{cite web|title=Högvakt och sångare hyllade Kungen på jubileumsdagen|url=https://www.kungahuset.se/arkiv/nyheter/2023-09-15-hogvakt-och-sangare-hyllade-kungen-pa-jubileumsdagen|publisher=kungahuset.se|access-date=2023-10-05|language=sv}}</ref>


In the afternoon, Swedish television and radio broadcast His Majesty the King's anniversary speech to the people of the Kingdom of Sweden. During the speech the King said that he wanted to continue to serve Sweden and finished by saying his royal motto: For Sweden-With the times<ref>{{cite web|title=Kungen höll tal till Sveriges folk|url=https://www.kungahuset.se/arkiv/nyheter/2023-09-15-kungen-holl-tal-till-sveriges-folk|publisher=kungahuset.se|access-date=2023-10-05|language=sv}}</ref>
The Jubilee calendar, will be with the Assembly opening on September 12, and 2 days later will be the jubilee dinner in the [[Drottningholm Palace]], in the evening.<ref name="SwedKing">{{cite web|url=https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/sweden/the-golden-jubilee-of-europes-longest-reigning-king-all-the-details-of-carl-xvi-gustaf-of-swedens-celebrations-191844/|title=The Golden Jubilee of Europe’s longest reigning king – all the details of Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden’s celebrations|publisher=Royal Central.com|language=EN|date=August 24, 2023|accessdate=August 26, 2023}}</ref>


An anniversary banquet was later held in Rikssalen at the Palace. Guests include foreign royal guests, heads of state and representatives from various parts of Sweden. The King and [[Crown Princess Victoria]] both delivered speeches during the banquet.
And in the final day, the King and Queen will travel in a horse-drawn carriage through Stockholm.<ref name="SwedKing"/>

During the day the Royal Cemetery was also kept open so that the public had the opportunity to visit the tomb of [[Gustaf VI Adolf]].<ref name="Sverige"/>

=== September 16 ===
During the day the King and Queen traveled in a procession through the center of Stockholm along a rout guarded by the military. The procession ended with the royal couple traveling on the royal sloop Vasaorden past Kastellholmen, across the Stockholm Creek to the lower Logårdstrappan from which they walked to the Royal Palace. After the procession, a flyover took place over [[Stockholm Palace|the Royal Palace]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kungaparet färdades i kortege genom Stockholm|url=https://www.kungahuset.se/arkiv/nyheter/2023-09-16-kungaparet-fardades-i-kortege-genom-stockholm|publisher=kungahuset.se|access-date=October 5, 2023}}</ref>

[[File:King Carl XVI Gustaf's 50th jubilee 04.jpg|thumb|The King and Queen in a carriage]]

The city of Stockholm organized a jubilee concert at Norrbro in honor of HM the King. Several Swedish artists performed during the concert.<ref name="Sverige"/>

=== Flag Day ===
In May 2023, the Kristersson government submitted proposals to amend the regulation (1982:279) on public flag days to introduce a temporary flag day on September 15, 2023, due to the anniversary.<ref>{{cite web|title=Allmän flaggdag för att markera H.M. Konungens 50 år på tronen|url=https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2023/05/allman-flaggdag-for-att-markera-h.m.-konungens-50-ar-pa-tronen|publisher=[[Regeringskansliet]]|date=2023-05-25|access-date=October 5, 2023|language=sv}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Regeringen föreslår ny flaggdag – för kungen|url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/a/15wX1J|publisher=[[Aftonbladet]]|date=2023-05-25|access-date=2023-10-05|language=sv}}</ref> The bill was passed by the Riksdag on June 21 with 282 votes in favor and 21 against (only the Left Party was against).<ref>{{cite web|title=En tillfällig allmän flaggdag för att högtidlighålla 50-årsdagen av konungens trontillträde|url=https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/betankande/en-tillfallig-allman-flaggdag-for-att_ha01ku41/|publisher=[[Riksdagsförvaltningen]]|date=2023-06-21|access-date=October 5, 2023|language=sv}}</ref> The new flag day was formalized with the government meeting on July 6, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|title=Konungens 50 år på tronen högtidlighålls med en tillfällig allmän flaggdag|url=https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2023/07/konungens-50-ar-pa-tronen-hogtidlighalls-med-en-tillfallig-allman-flaggdag/|publisher=[[Regeringskansliet]]|date=2023-07-06|access-date=October 5, 2023|language=sv}}</ref>


==Guests ==
==Guests ==
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===Swedish royal family===
===Swedish royal family===
* The [[Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden|King]] and [[Queen Silvia of Sweden|Queen]]
* The [[Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden|King]] and [[Queen Silvia of Sweden|Queen]]<ref name="Kungahuset"/>
** The [[Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden|Crown Princess]] and [[Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland|Duke of Västergötland]], ''the King's daughter and son-in-law''
** The [[Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden|Crown Princess]] and the [[Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland|Duke of Västergötland]], ''the King's daughter and son-in-law''<ref name="Kungahuset"/>
*** The [[Princess Estelle, Duchess of Östergötland|Duchess of Östergötland]], ''the King's granddaughter''
*** The [[Princess Estelle, Duchess of Östergötland|Duchess of Östergötland]], ''the King's granddaughter''
*** The [[Prince Oscar, Duke of Skåne|Duke of Skåne]], ''the King's grandson''
*** The [[Prince Oscar, Duke of Skåne|Duke of Skåne]], ''the King's grandson''
** The [[Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland|Duke]] and [[Princess Sofia, Duchess of Värmland|Duchess of Värmland]], ''the King's son and daughter-in-law''
** The [[Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland|Duke]] and [[Princess Sofia, Duchess of Värmland|Duchess of Värmland]], ''the King's son and daughter-in-law''<ref name="Kungahuset"/>
*** The Duke of Södermanland, ''the King's grandson''
*** The Duke of Södermanland, ''the King's grandson''
*** The Duke of Dalarna, ''the King's grandson''
*** The Duke of Dalarna, ''the King's grandson''
** The [[Princess Madeleine, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland|Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland]] and Mr [[Christopher O'Neill]], ''the King's daughter and son-in-law''
** The [[Princess Madeleine, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland|Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland]] and Mr [[Christopher O'Neill]], ''the King's daughter and son-in-law''<ref name="Kungahuset"/>
* [[Princess Christina, Mrs Magnuson]], and Mr [[Tord Magnuson]], ''the King's sister and brother-in-law''
* [[Princess Christina, Mrs Magnuson]], and Mr [[Tord Magnuson]], ''the King's sister and brother-in-law''
* Count Michael Bernadotte af Wisborg, ''the King's first cousin''
* Count Bertil and Countess Jill Bernadotte of Wisborg, ''the King's second cousin once removed and his wife''
* Count Bertil and Countess Jill Bernadotte of Wisborg, ''the King's second cousin once removed and his wife''


===Other royalty===
===Other royalty===
* The [[Margrethe II of Denmark|Queen of Denmark]], ''the King's first cousin''
* The [[Margrethe II of Denmark|Queen of Denmark]], ''the King's first cousin''<ref name="Kungahuset"/>
** The [[Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark|Crown Prince]] and [[Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark|Crown Princess of Denmark]], ''the King's first cousin once removed and his wife''
** The [[Frederik X|Crown Prince]] and [[Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark|Crown Princess of Denmark]], ''the King's first cousin once removed and his wife''
* [[Queen Anne-Marie of Greece|Queen Anne-Marie of the Hellenes]], ''the King's first cousin''
* [[Queen Anne-Marie of Greece|Queen Anne-Marie of the Hellenes]], ''the King's first cousin''<ref name="Kungahuset"/>
* The [[Harald V of Norway|King]] and [[Queen Sonja of Norway|Queen of Norway]], ''the King's second cousin once removed and his wife''
* The [[Harald V of Norway|King]] and [[Queen Sonja of Norway|Queen of Norway]], ''the King's second cousin once removed and his wife''<ref name="Kungahuset"/>
** The [[Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway|Crown Prince of Norway]]{{efn|[[Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway|Crown Princess Mette-Marit]] was due to attend but cancelled due to ill health.}}, ''the King's third cousin''
** The [[Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway|Crown Prince of Norway]], ''the King's third cousin''


===Foreign dignitaries===
===Foreign dignitaries===
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[https://www.kungligaslotten.se/english/exhibitions/king-carl-xvi-gustaf---50-years-for-sweden/king-carl-xvi-gustaf---50-years-for-sweden.html This photographic exhibition] celebrates 50 years during which The King has served as Swedish Head of State. It includes official portraits. The photographs also show five decades of Sweden as a nation. They also show the continuity that The King has brought in his role as the longest-reigning monarch in Sweden's history.
[https://www.kungligaslotten.se/english/exhibitions/king-carl-xvi-gustaf---50-years-for-sweden/king-carl-xvi-gustaf---50-years-for-sweden.html This photographic exhibition] celebrates 50 years during which The King has served as Swedish Head of State. It includes official portraits. The photographs also show five decades of Sweden as a nation. They also show the continuity that The King has brought in his role as the longest-reigning monarch in Sweden's history.
== Popular culture ==
On February 24, 2023, the film ''The King'' made by documentarist Karin af Klintberg was released.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kungen (2023) - SFdb|url=https://www.svenskfilmdatabas.se/sv/item/?type=film&itemid=637223|access-date=October 5, 2023|language=sv|year=2023|publisher=[[Svensk Filmdatabas]]}}</ref> Klintberg also created the documentary series ''Kungen och jag'', which aired in three episodes on SVT starting on September 3.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kungen och jag|url=https://www.svtplay.se/kungen-och-jag|access-date=October 5, 2023|language=sv|publisher=Sveriges Television}}</ref>
===Criticism===
Leading up to the jubilee year and including it, beginning already in 2018, some of the most serious criticism ever published took place about Carl Gustaf and the way his monarchy has developed.<ref>[https://www.svtplay.se/video/ebmEDGY/uppdrag-granskning/kungens-bostader ''Uppdrag granskning - kungens bostäder''] [[Sveriges Television|SVT]] 2023-05-16</ref><ref>Thomas Lyrevik in ''Den kungliga kleptokratin makt, manipulation, berikning'' 670 p. {{ISBN|9789188383419}}</ref><ref>Ulf Bergström, Staffan Nyberg & Tony Karlsson in ''Monarkins verkliga kostnader 2020'' 80 p. [[LIBRIS]] #fsqjvf15c1qs0flz</ref><ref>[http://libris.kb.se/bib/wdkf054nttmr3ccj Book] ''Chefen'' by [[Thomas Sjöberg (journalist)|Thomas Sjöberg]] 2023</ref>

==Gallery==

[[File:King Carl XVI Gustaf's 50th jubilee 09.jpg|thumb|The Royal Sloop Vasaorden at the jubilee]]

[[File:King Carl XVI Gustaf's 50th jubilee 11.jpg|thumb|Flyover at the Palace]]

[[File:King Carl XVI Gustaf's 50th jubilee (12 av 20).jpg|thumb|Jubilee concert at the Palace]]

[[File:King Carl XVI Gustaf's 50th jubilee (17 av 20).jpg|thumb|Public celebrations at Gustaf Adolfs Square]]

[[File:Changing of the Guard, Stockholm, 20230430, bild 3.jpg|thumb|Changing of the Guard to mark the Kings birthday during the jubilee year]]


==See also==
==See also==
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*[[Golden Jubilee of Margrethe II]]
*[[Golden Jubilee of Margrethe II]]


==References and notes==
==References==
===References===
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===Notes===
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==External links==
==External links==
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Golden Jubilee of Carl XVI Gustaf
Date15 September 2023
Location Kingdom of Sweden
TypeGolden Jubilee

The Golden Jubilee of Carl XVI Gustaf[1] was celebrated in 2023 in the Kingdom of Sweden, to mark the 50th anniversary of the accession of King Carl XVI Gustaf on 15 September 1973. He is the first Swedish monarch to celebrate a Golden Jubilee. The 500th anniversary of Sweden's regained independence, through the election of King Gustav I, was also marked during the Jubilee year.[2]

A number of events were planned to mark the Jubilee in several places across Sweden throughout the year.

Emblem

[edit]

During the spring of 2022, the Royal Court of Sweden launched a competition, aimed at students in graphic design, to come up with a symbol for the Jubilee year. The winner of the competition was Elis Nyström, a student at the Royal University of Technology.[3]

The emblem consists of different geometric shapes. The green stone symbolizes the King's interest in nature, the blue for the Baltic Sea, purple is a common royal colour and the red stone is also found in the royal crown. Nyström said that the geometric shapes should also be "associated with confetti, which fits well when we have a celebration ahead of us".[3]

Celebrations

[edit]
Carl XVI Gustaf

On January 1 the king's official jubilee portrait was released by the court to mark the start of the Jubilee Year. The photograph taken by Thron Ullberg in the Hall of State at Stockholm Palace shows the king in front of Queen Kristina's silver throne wearing an admiral's uniform. Additionally, the king wears the collars of the royal orders of the Seraphim, Sword, North Star and Vasa, alongside the stars of the Seraphim and Vasa orders, the Grand Commander insignia of the Dannebrog Order around his neck, and royal Swedish and Norwegian commemorative medals.[4]

The celebrations began on January 20 when the king held at Sweden Banquet at the Royal Palace. In February he began his tour of Sweden which would last until September 7th. During the tour he would visit the capital of all Swedens 21 counties. The visits are listed below:

On June 6, 2023, marking the 500th anniversary of Gustav Vasa's election as King of Sweden, the King and Queen began National Day celebrations in Strängnäs and returned to Stockholm later in the day. The National Day celebration at Skansen were more extensive to mark the jubilee but included the traditional elements such as the royal procession, the flag raising, the kings speech and the concert. In the evening, the King hosted a grand National Day reception for representatives of Sweden and the diplomatic corps of some countries around the world at the Nordic Museum. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson also released a speech to mark the national anniversary.

September 15

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On the 50th anniversary of the accession of Carl XVI Gustaf, following the death of his grandfather King Gustaf VI Adolf as King of Sweden on 15 September 1973, the day began with a "Te Deum" in the palace church . The service was led by Bishop Johan Dalman, chief court preacher, and court congregation pastor Michael Bjerkhagen.[5] Attendee’s of the service were awarded the jubilee commemorative medal.

After the service in the Palace church, the Stockholm Amphibious Regiment fired a gun salute at 12:00 local time from Skeppsholmen. A changing of the guard was subsequently carried out where the Life Squadron of the Life Guard replaced the Life Company of the Life Guard, in the presence of Carl XVI Gustaf and his son, Prince Carl Philip of Sweden. After the changing of the guard, the Royal Academy of Music organized, in collaboration with Sjungande Barn, a singer's tribute to HM the King. Around 130 singers from all over Sweden participated.[6]

In the afternoon, Swedish television and radio broadcast His Majesty the King's anniversary speech to the people of the Kingdom of Sweden. During the speech the King said that he wanted to continue to serve Sweden and finished by saying his royal motto: For Sweden-With the times[7]

An anniversary banquet was later held in Rikssalen at the Palace. Guests include foreign royal guests, heads of state and representatives from various parts of Sweden. The King and Crown Princess Victoria both delivered speeches during the banquet.

During the day the Royal Cemetery was also kept open so that the public had the opportunity to visit the tomb of Gustaf VI Adolf.[1]

September 16

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During the day the King and Queen traveled in a procession through the center of Stockholm along a rout guarded by the military. The procession ended with the royal couple traveling on the royal sloop Vasaorden past Kastellholmen, across the Stockholm Creek to the lower Logårdstrappan from which they walked to the Royal Palace. After the procession, a flyover took place over the Royal Palace.[8]

The King and Queen in a carriage

The city of Stockholm organized a jubilee concert at Norrbro in honor of HM the King. Several Swedish artists performed during the concert.[1]

Flag Day

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In May 2023, the Kristersson government submitted proposals to amend the regulation (1982:279) on public flag days to introduce a temporary flag day on September 15, 2023, due to the anniversary.[9][10] The bill was passed by the Riksdag on June 21 with 282 votes in favor and 21 against (only the Left Party was against).[11] The new flag day was formalized with the government meeting on July 6, 2023.[12]

Guests

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The main festivities on 14–15 September 2023 were attended by members of the Swedish royal family, members of foreign royal families and heads of state.[13]

Swedish royal family

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Other royalty

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Foreign dignitaries

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Exhibitions

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During the year, a number of exhibitions will be held at royal residences to mark the Jubilee.[3]

One of the jubilee exhibitions will highlight unique objects that are important to the history of Sweden. The objects reveal how court culture contributed to Sweden’s development and the formation of the country of Sweden as we know it today. This historical journey will encompass the establishment of a Swedish central government, the Age of Greatness, academies, parliamentary power, international influences, art collections, and a commitment to the environment.

This photographic exhibition celebrates 50 years during which The King has served as Swedish Head of State. It includes official portraits. The photographs also show five decades of Sweden as a nation. They also show the continuity that The King has brought in his role as the longest-reigning monarch in Sweden's history.

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On February 24, 2023, the film The King made by documentarist Karin af Klintberg was released.[14] Klintberg also created the documentary series Kungen och jag, which aired in three episodes on SVT starting on September 3.[15]

Criticism

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Leading up to the jubilee year and including it, beginning already in 2018, some of the most serious criticism ever published took place about Carl Gustaf and the way his monarchy has developed.[16][17][18][19]

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The Royal Sloop Vasaorden at the jubilee
Flyover at the Palace
Jubilee concert at the Palace
Public celebrations at Gustaf Adolfs Square
Changing of the Guard to mark the Kings birthday during the jubilee year

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Jubileumsåret 2023". Kungahuset. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Why King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden's Jubilee is actually already under way". Royal Central. 28 September 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Jubileumsåret 2023". Kungahuset. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  4. ^ "H.M. Konungens jubileumsporträtt" (in Swedish). Kungl. Hovstaterna. 1 January 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h "Kungafamiljen närvarade vid Te Deum" (in Swedish). kungahuset.se. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Högvakt och sångare hyllade Kungen på jubileumsdagen" (in Swedish). kungahuset.se. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Kungen höll tal till Sveriges folk" (in Swedish). kungahuset.se. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Kungaparet färdades i kortege genom Stockholm". kungahuset.se. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  9. ^ "Allmän flaggdag för att markera H.M. Konungens 50 år på tronen" (in Swedish). Regeringskansliet. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  10. ^ "Regeringen föreslår ny flaggdag – för kungen" (in Swedish). Aftonbladet. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  11. ^ "En tillfällig allmän flaggdag för att högtidlighålla 50-årsdagen av konungens trontillträde" (in Swedish). Riksdagsförvaltningen. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  12. ^ "Konungens 50 år på tronen högtidlighålls med en tillfällig allmän flaggdag" (in Swedish). Regeringskansliet. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  13. ^ "The guest list at King Carl Gustaf's jubilee". Royal Central. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  14. ^ "Kungen (2023) - SFdb" (in Swedish). Svensk Filmdatabas. 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  15. ^ "Kungen och jag" (in Swedish). Sveriges Television. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  16. ^ Uppdrag granskning - kungens bostäder SVT 2023-05-16
  17. ^ Thomas Lyrevik in Den kungliga kleptokratin makt, manipulation, berikning 670 p. ISBN 9789188383419
  18. ^ Ulf Bergström, Staffan Nyberg & Tony Karlsson in Monarkins verkliga kostnader 2020 80 p. LIBRIS #fsqjvf15c1qs0flz
  19. ^ Book Chefen by Thomas Sjöberg 2023
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