King stays on throne as long as he can

25 de abril de 2026

Reportado por IA

King Carl XVI Gustaf turns 80 on Thursday but will remain on the throne. “As long as I can manage,” he told Svenska Dagbladet. He also praised Crown Princess Victoria's ambition.

King Carl XVI Gustaf has stated he has no plans to abdicate anytime soon. Ahead of his 80th birthday on Thursday, he told Svenska Dagbladet: “As long as I can manage”.

The question of the king's future has grown more frequent since Denmark's Queen Margrethe abdicated over two years ago, handing the throne to Crown Prince Frederik, now king.

The king described Crown Princess Victoria as “ambitious”. Asked if he is ambitious himself, he replied: “She is even more ambitious. Prepares massively in various areas. Most recently as an officer in the different branches of the armed forces. That's strong.”

King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrated on 80th birthday

30 de abril de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagem gerada por IA

Following pre-celebrations on Wednesday with gifts and a buffet, King Carl XVI Gustaf was honored on his actual 80th birthday Thursday with a service in Slottskyrkan, military honors and a gala dinner at the Palace. Court preacher Johan Dalman opened with '80 years and counting'. The king thanked his family in an emotional speech.

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King Carl XVI Gustaf has begun celebrating his 80th birthday with gifts from palace staff, the government, and granddaughter Princess Estelle. He received a custom coffee service and an exclusive rug, plus a trip to Östergötland with Estelle. Celebrations started with a buffet at Stockholm Palace.

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