The royal family

The king of Sweden is called Carl  XVI Gustaf and was born April 30, 1946. He is son to the crown prince of that time. He was 27 year old when he became king, it was September 15, 1973 after his grandfather King Gustaf VI Adolf. His interests are cars, nature, sport, art, music good food and hunting.

The queen of Sweden is called Silvia. She was born December 23, 1943. Her parents were Walther Sommerlath and his Brazilian wife Alice. King Carl Gustaf and Silvia met at the Olympics 1972 and got engaged at the slot in Stockholm Mars 1976. The wedding was the same year but June 19. Her interests are nature and outdoor life.

The crown princess is called Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree, she was born July 14 1977 and is Carl Gustaf and Silvias first born child. Victoria is going to be Sweden’s first female regent in dynasty Bernadotte. February 24 2009 Victoria and her Daniel got engaged. The wedding was June 19 2010. Her interests are taking walks, sports and being in the nature.

The king and the queen's second child is called Carl Philip Edmund Bertil, prince of Sweden. He was born August 31 1979. He likes art, photographing, sport, nature, skiing, cars and hunting.

The third child is called Madeleine Therese Amelie Josephine, princess of Sweden. She was born June 10 1982. She is Carl Gustaf and Silvias last child. She likes horse riding, culture, art, dance, theater, social questions, nature, hunting and long walks. 

By: Emmy