When the king travels to the UN climate summit in Brazil, Crown Princess Victoria will temporarily take over as head of state. According to a DN/Ipsos survey, most people think she should remain in the role even after the king's return. Swedes show strong support for the monarchy.
King Carl XVI Gustaf plans to travel to the UN climate summit in Brazil in a couple of weeks. During his absence, Crown Princess Victoria will temporarily assume the role of head of state. This is detailed in an article from Dagens Nyheter published on November 2, 2025.
A recent DN/Ipsos survey reveals that the majority of respondents want Victoria to keep the position even after the king's return. The article's title, 'Crown Princess in slight lead if the people could choose the regent', suggests she has a narrow advantage in public preferences. The description highlights the strong support for the monarchy among the Swedish people.
The poll underscores the positive view of the heir and the monarchy overall. The article does not provide specific figures from the survey due to a paywall, but the tone is clear: the public sees Victoria as a suitable successor. This temporary takeover marks a step toward a potential transition in the Swedish monarchy.
The background for the trip is the annual UN climate meeting, where the king represents Sweden internationally. The handover process is an established practice in the Swedish royal house to ensure continuity in the head of state's duties.