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  1. Queen Silvia of Sweden. 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. 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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  4. 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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  5. Dec 23, 2019 · Learn about the life and work of Queen Silvia, the wife of King Carl XVI Gustaf and the mother of Crown Princess Victoria. Discover how she met the King, became a Swedish citizen, and founded the World Childhood Foundation.

  6. www.kungahuset.se › english › royal-houseHM The Queen | Kungahuset

    Learn about the life and work of Queen Silvia of Sweden, who was born in Germany, married King Carl XVI Gustaf in 1976, and has three children. Discover her personal interests and initiatives in humanitarian issues, such as the World Childhood Foundation, Mentor International, and the Global Child Forum.

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  8. Nov 3, 2023 · Queen Silvia of Sweden - In this exclusive interview series we meet some of the biggest names in the world today – the most important people shaping the futu...

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