50th anniversary of the throne of Carl Gustaf II: program, guests, TV broadcast

The countdown has begun: King Carl Gustaf’s 50th anniversary on the throne is coming up – a historically unique anniversary. No king has sat on the throne longer in Sweden’s 1,000-year history.

What the Swedes have planned, which guests are expected and where you can watch the celebrations: BRISANT has the royal overview.

50 years on the throne – that’s an announcement! When Carl Gustaf ascended the throne in 1973, he was just 27 years old. It wasn’t always easy for him with the people. But Carl Gustaf developed from an awkward young king into a universally respected monarch – and this is now being celebrated for several days!

At the September 14th, the evening before the throne jubilee, Carl Gustaf and Silvia invite you to a private dinner at their residence, Drottningholm Palace on the island of Lovön. Before that there will be an anniversary performance by the Royal Swedish Opera in honor of the king

The anniversary day (September 15th) itself opens with a thanksgiving service and ends with a large banquet in the Stockholm Palace. Royal guests from other royal families are expected on both days.

On Saturday, the 16th September, the royal family then celebrates with the Swedish people: First there will be a carriage ride through Stockholm – accompanied by a total of around 3,000 soldiers. In between, Carl Gustaf and Silvia will change modes of transport and sail through Stockholm on the gold-decorated ship “Vasaorden”.

The real highlight for spectators and royal fans is probably an open-air concert at the foot of the palace.

Carl Gustaf’s jubilee should be celebrated as close to the people as possible. That’s why there are many public program items that benefit not only the royal family, but also the Swedes. Nevertheless, numerous guests arrive from abroad. “More than 300 guests are expected,” says Margareta Thorgren, Court press spokeswoman, told the Swedish newspaper Svensk Damtidnin.

The Scandinavian royals from Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway will definitely arrive. The latter are traveling with both generations: King Harald and Queen Sonja with Crown Prince Haakon and Mette-Marit. The three Scandinavian monarchies have a common history and are related to each other.

The Grimaldis around Prince Albert and Charlène of Monaco as well as the British royals with King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Princess Kate and Prince William are conspicuous in their absence.

You can also watch the Swedes celebrating and cheering from your sofa at home.

In the First as well as about the ARD media library will be on 16th September the ceremonial parade through Stockholm live (2:15 p.m. to 3:35 p.m) broadcast – commented by royal family expert Leontine von Schmettow and moderator Susanne Stichler. ARD correspondent Christian Blenker will capture the atmosphere live on site.

Also on Saturday welcome to 7:25 p.m the presenter Christina v. Ungern-Sternberg and nobility expert Julia Melchior brought the audience together Special broadcast “ZDF Royal” from Mainz. The highlights of the day are shown.