Big Celebrations For Sweden’s Royal Couple in 2026

Sweden is preparing to celebrate two huge milestones for King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia during 2026 and two new commemorative postage stamps.

Queen Silvia’s Belated 80th Birthday Celebrations

The Swedish Royal Family hosted private 80th birthday celebrations for Queen Silvia from Saturday, 15 June 2024.

Princess Benedikte 80th Birthday Lunch

King Frederik and Queen Mary hosted a birthday lunch for Princess Benedikte and her family at Frederik VIII's Palace on Tuesday, 30 April 2024.

Princess Benedikte 80th Birthday Photo

Princess Benedikte celebrated her 80th birthday on Monday, 29 April 2024, with a dinner at Christian VIII's Palace at Amalienborg.

Princess Benedikte Turns 80

Princess Benedikte of Denmark turns 80 on Monday, 29 April 2024, but she will privately celebrate with family and friends.

Princess Benedikte 80th Birthday Dinner at Sølyst

Several of Princess Benedikte's equestrian sport patronages hosted an 80th Birthday dinner at Sølyst in Klampenborg on Friday, 19 April 2024.

Princess Benedikte’s 80th Birthday Plans

Three official events will mark Princess Benedikte's 80th birthday in April and early May.

Queen Silvia Warm Thanks For 80th Birthday Messages

Queen Silvia has expressed her warm thanks for the many messages for her 80th Birthday last year.

Surprise 80th Birthday Cake For Queen Silvia

Queen Silvia's eight grandchildren surprised their grandmother with a large cake on Monday, 18 December 2023, ahead of her 80th Birthday.

Queen Silvia 80th Birthday Portraits

Queen Silvia celebrates her 80th Birthday on Saturday, 23 December 2023