King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia Celebrate Their Golden Wedding Anniversary
Photo: The Swedish Royal Court
The celebration of King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia's 50th wedding anniversary began with a thanksgiving service, a luncheon at the Royal Palace and a public concert in Kungsträdgården.
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia began the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary a few days before the actual date of 19 June. The day started with a thanksgiving service in the Royal Chapel, where "Sinfonia da Chiesa", the same piece played at their 1976 wedding, was performed.
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia during the thanksgiving service. Photo: The Swedish Royal House
The royal couple arrive at the thanksgiving service. Photo: The Swedish Royal House
Much of the Swedish royal family gathered to mark the anniversary.
Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel and Prince Oscar. Photo: The Swedish Royal House
Princess Madeleine and Christopher O'Neill with their children. Photo: The Swedish Royal House
Princess Sofia with her daughter Princess Ines. Photo: The Swedish Royal House
The guests also included several foreign royals, among them King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway.
Princess Takamado of Japan and Princess Benedikte of Denmark were among the guests. Photo: The Swedish Royal House
Later, a public concert was held in Kungsträdgården, described as a musical journey through 50 years of love.
The royal family during the public concert in Kungsträdgården. Photo: The Swedish Royal House