The Swedish Royal House
House of Bernadotte
The House of Bernadotte has ruled Sweden since 1818, when the French Marshal Jean Baptiste Bernadotte became Swedish king as Charles XIV John.
History
The House of Bernadotte was founded when the French Marshal Jean Baptiste Bernadotte was adopted by the childless Swedish King Charles XIII and later ascended the throne as Charles XIV John in 1818. The dynasty has ruled Sweden for over 200 years.
From Charles XIV John to Today
Charles XIV John was one of Napoleon's generals before becoming Swedish Crown Prince. His successors have modernized the Swedish monarchy, and in 1979 Sweden became the first European monarchy to give the right of succession to the eldest child regardless of sex.
King Carl XVI Gustaf has been King of Sweden since 1973. His eldest daughter, Crown Princess Victoria, is heir to the throne.
Residences
- Stockholm Palace - The official palace
- Drottningholm Palace - The royal family's residence
- Haga Palace - The Crown Princess's residence
- Solliden Palace - Summer residence on Ă–land
Monarchs since 1800
- Gustav IV Adolf (1792-1809)
- Charles XIII (1809-1818)
- Charles XIV John (1818-1844)
- Oscar I (1844-1859)
- Charles XV (1859-1872)
- Oscar II (1872-1907)
- Gustav V (1907-1950)
- Gustav VI Adolf (1950-1973)
- Carl XVI Gustaf (1973-)
Members of The Swedish Royal House
- Gustav V King of Sweden b. 16.
- Victoria of Baden Queen of Sweden b. 7. a
- Gustav VI Adolf King of Sweden b. 11.
- Princess Margaret of Connaught Crown Princess of Sweden b. 15.
- Louise Mountbatten Queen of Sweden b. 13.
- Prince Gustaf Adolf Duke of Västerbotten b. 22.
- Princess Sibylla Princess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha b. 18.
- Carl XVI Gustaf King of Sweden b. 30.
- Queen Silvia Queen of Sweden b. 23.
- Crown Princess Victoria Crown Princess of Sweden b. 14.
- Prince Daniel Duke of Västergötland b. 15.
- Prince Carl Philip Duke of Värmland b. 13.
- Princess Sofia Duchess of Värmland b. 6. d
- Princess Madeleine Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland b. 10.
- Christopher O'Neill Princess Madeleine's husband b. 27.
- Princess Estelle Duchess of Östergötland b. 23.
- Prince Oscar Duke of SkĂĄne b. 2. m
- Prince Alexander Duke of Södermanland b. 19.
- Prince Gabriel Duke of Dalarna b. 31.
- Prince Julian Duke of Halland b. 26.
- Princess Ines Princess of Sweden b. 10.
- Princess Leonore Duchess of Gotland b. 20.
- Prince Nicolas Duke of Ă…ngermanland b. 15.
- Princess Adrienne Duchess of Blekinge b. 9. m
Residences
- Stockholm Palace Old Town, Stockholm
- Drottningholm Palace Lovön, Stockholm
- Haga Palace Haga Park, Solna
- Solliden Palace Borgholm, Ă–land
Latest news from The Swedish Royal House
- From 68 to 88 percent: Victoria visits mammography unit October 23, 2026
- Her father opened the school: Victoria celebrates in Riga October 22, 2026
- Thanks for the visit: Singapore's President hosts dinner for the royals October 22, 2026
- Reactor hall and Spotify: Carl Gustaf and Victoria show off Sweden October 21, 2026
- Complaining about late buses: Carl Gustaf and Silvia host state banquet October 20, 2026
- Carl Gustaf and Silvia welcomed Singapore’s president by carriage October 19, 2026
- "You have a clear purpose": Sofia honoured the new nurses October 17, 2026
- Victoria took the wheel of a combat boat at Saab’s shipyard October 17, 2026
- Daniel fell ill, and Victoria went to the High Coast alone October 15, 2026
- "Taking children seriously": Carl Gustaf, Silvia and Sofia October 14, 2026