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  1. Silvia. Silvia (born Silvia Renate Sommerlath; 23 December 1943) is Queen of Sweden as the wife of King Carl XVI Gustaf. She has held this title since her marriage to Carl Gustaf in 1976. The king and queen have three children: Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Carl Philip, and Princess Madeleine .

  2. Sep 15, 2023 · STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrates his golden jubilee on Friday, marking 50 years since he ascended the throne on Sept. 15, 1973. He is the longest-reigning king in the history of the Swedish monarchy, which stretches back more than 1,000 years. Here are five things to know about the 77-year-old king and the monarchy ...

  3. Dec 23, 2019 · By Brittani Barger. 23rd December 2019. Silvia Renate Sommerlath was born on 23 December 1943 in Heidelberg, Germany, to Walther and Alice Sommerlath. Silvia is half German, through her father ...

  4. May 3, 2024 · daughter Crown Princess Victoria. Silvia (born Dec. 23, 1943, Heidelberg, Ger.) is the queen consort of Sweden (1976– ), wife of King Carl XVI Gustaf. Silvia was born in Heidelberg, Ger., to a Brazilian mother and German father. When she was three years old, her family moved to São Paulo, where she spent much of her childhood.

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  6. Apr 29, 2022 · On their wedding day on 19 June 1976, Silvia became the first woman to marry a reigning king in Sweden for 200 years. The evening before the nuptials were due to take place, a gala concert was held in the couple's honour, with a performance by ABBA of Dancing Queen dedicated to the bride-to-be. Silvia wore her first her tiara to the event, the ...

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  7. Queen Silvia of Sweden. Queen Silvia (born Silvia Renate Sommerlath; 3 December 1943) is the Queen of Sweden through her marriage to King Carl XVI Gustaf, and the mother of Princess Victoria. Her father was German and her mother was Brazilian. Silvia was born in Heidelberg . She also make efforts for charitable organizations, human rights, and ...

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    Queen Silvia's Foundation – Care About the Children. Queen Silvia's Foundation – Care About the Children was established in 2013 to mark The Queen's 70th birthday. The foundation supports vulnerable children in Sweden and around the world by assisting established aid agencies with clearly defined projects. The Silviahemmet Foundation

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