Three Generations at the Solliden Classic Vehicle Exhibition
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King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia opened the annual classic vehicle exhibition at Solliden, joined by Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Oscar, Prince Carl Philip, Prince Nicolas and the dog Rio.
On Sunday 26 July, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia opened the annual classic and enthusiast vehicle exhibition at Solliden Palace on Öland, a tradition that gathers up to 500 vehicles, from gleaming vintage cars to modern ones.
The King and Queen in front of a classic Porsche 911 Targa at summery Solliden. Photo: TT
It became a rare family outing: joining the King and Queen were Crown Princess Victoria with the dog Rio, Prince Oscar, Prince Carl Philip, Prince Nicolas and Christopher O'Neill.
Queen Silvia took the wheel of the Porsche, with the King in the passenger seat. Photo: TT
The King, well known for his passion for cars, studied the exhibition closely, capturing his favourites with his phone camera.
A red Alfa Romeo Giulia Super caught the King's attention. Photo: TT
Cousins Prince Oscar and Prince Nicolas enjoyed lollipops among the vintage vehicles. Photo: TT
Crown Princess Victoria and the dog Rio inspected a vintage Volvo. Photo: TT