King Sylvia actress where she lives. Modern monarchy in Sweden
Flikr/ Bengt Nyman / King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia at Skansen
The celebrations were held modestly, in a narrow family circle at Solliden Palace on the island of Öland
Swedish tabloid Expressen reported that Princess Madeleine, the youngest daughter of Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, was absent from the celebrations.
In the fall of 2015, a change of residence was required by the work of her husband, banker Christopher O’Neill. The princess did not appear at her parents’ “ruby wedding” due to the abundance of anniversaries, anniversaries and significant events that happened in the Swedish royal family in 2016.
In March and April, Princess Madeleine gave birth to nephews, Prince Oscar. The addition of the royal family was naturally followed by christenings. On April 30, Madeleine's father turned 70 years old. The king's birthday was widely celebrated in the country. The 40th wedding anniversary of Carl Gustav and Sylvia was much more modest. The only official event dedicated to the anniversary is an exhibition wedding dresses Queen Silvia, her daughters Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Madeleine, daughter-in-law, and Carl Gustaf's late aunt, Princess Lilian.
The exhibition will open on October 22 at the Royal Palace in Stockholm and will last until March 5, 2017. On the eve of their wedding anniversary, Their Royal Majesties went on an official visit to Bhutan. This was the first state visit by Swedish officials to an Asian monarchy.
The future Carl XVI Gustaf met Silvia Sommerlath at the Munich Olympics in 1972. A year later he ascended the Swedish throne. Their relationship was kept secret for several more years. Carl Gustav and Silvia were married on June 19, 1976 in Stockholm in St. Nicholas Church (Storkyrken), located next to the royal palace in the old city center. The wedding ceremony was the first royal wedding in Sweden since 1797. The newlyweds left the church in a carriage. They were greeted by 180,000 people on the streets of the city.
A few days before the 40th anniversary of their marriage, the Swedish royal couple participated in the launch of a water pump in a remote village in the kingdom of Bhutan. In an interview with the Expressen newspaper, the king took the opportunity to explain, using an example, what is the basis of his long marriage with Sylvia: “Take a situation like today. Now we are standing here in a small village in Bhutan - it's a little surprising, I think. We have traveled together over the years, representing Sweden, both at home and abroad. We are, after all, working together – not everyone can do that.”
In 1993, the Riksbank (Bank of Sweden) issued a commemorative version of 1 thousand crowns in honor of the 50th birthday of Silvia Renata Sommerlath, Queen of Sweden, wife of Carl XVI Gustaf. The coin weighs 5.8 grams and has a diameter of 20 millimeters and was minted from 900-carat gold at the national mint in Eskilstuna. A total of 14 thousand copies appeared, to which another thousand were then added with exquisite workmanship (prooflike).
The obverse features the profile of Queen Silvia facing right. The image is complemented by a crown (left) and a lily (right). At the top, along the circumference, are engraved the words: “Queen Silvia of Sweden”, and at the bottom is the date of the memorable event: December 23, 1943-1993. The reverse is completely occupied by a large version of the Swedish coat of arms. The shield is divided into four fields by a golden cross. At the top left and bottom right there are three golden crowns, two above one - national symbol since the era of Albert of Mecklenburg. At the top right and bottom left is a golden crowned lion with its tongue hanging out, representing ruling house Folkungov. On the central shield is the coat of arms of the ruling royal house of Bernadotte, combining the emblem of Vase (sheaf of ears, left) and Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte (eagle over the bridge, right). The shield, topped with a crown, is supported on the sides by heraldic lions standing on their hind legs, wearing crowns and with forked tails. Below is the denomination in abbreviated form (juoo kg), to the left of it is the letter E, to the right is the letter D; they represent the company Myntverket AB, which issued Swedish coins UNTIL 2011. Sylvia Renata Sommerlath was born on December 23, 1943 in Heidelberg, Germany. Her father, Walter Sommerlath, was a German businessman; mother, Alice Soares de Toledo, was from Sao Paolo, Brazil, where the family moved in 1947-1957.
After returning to Germany, Sylvia graduated from the Faculty of Philology at the University of Dusseldorf. In 1972, she participated in the organization of the Olympic Games in Munich, during which she met her future husband, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Their wedding took place on June 19, 1976 in the Stockholm Cathedral. To mark this 1st event, The Royal Family invited the Swedish pop group ABBA to perform at the Stockholm Opera House. After the wedding ceremony, having received the title "Her Majesty the Queen Consort" of Sweden, Sylvia moved with Charles to the royal palace in Drottingholm. The monarchs have three children: Princess Victoria (born July 14, 1977), Prince Carl-Philipp (May 13, 1979) and Princess Madeleine (June 1982). The Swedish and international press have always been keenly interested in Queen Silvia, connecting with There are also real scandals named after her, although she was not always really involved in them. Despite everything, Sylvia behaved in accordance with her high rank and won the favor and sympathy of the majority of her fellow citizens. In addition to the traditional duties of the queen, Sylvia also performs others related to the guardianship of numerous public organizations.
Queen SilviaIn December, the Royal Palace of Sweden celebrates not only Christmas, but also an important family holiday: December 23 is Queen Silvia’s birthday. This year, the wife of Carl Gustav celebrates her 75th birthday, in honor of which Her Majesty gave an interview to the Swedish media, in which she spoke about her plans for the future.
Sylvia’s fans are happy: Her Majesty is not going to retire and intends to continue her social and public activities in the foreseeable future. As the Queen said, as long as she can work, she will work. Sylvia assures that she does not feel any really serious changes in her condition on the eve of her 75th birthday, but admits that she has become wiser with age. Now the lady just wants to continue the work that brings her satisfaction.
Her Majesty also spoke about the joint decision with her husband: Crown Princess Victoria should spend as much time as possible with her children before she takes the throne ( read also: "Crown Princess Victoria: Queen of Swedish Hearts"). Sylvia herself adores her grandchildren and calls them “the dessert of her life” (according to Her Majesty, she borrowed this definition from her mother).
However, the queen is interested not only in her grandchildren. Sylvia is very concerned about drug use among young people in Sweden and the problem of violence. Supporting young people has been one of the most important parts of Her Majesty's work since her marriage to Carl XVI Gustaf on 19 June 1976. Sylvia has collaborated with many organizations providing assistance and support to children and adolescents, and in 1999 she founded World Fund Childhood Foundation (World Childhood Foundation), whose main goal is to protect children from sexual violence and help those who have already become victims of sexual abusers.
In a new interview, the Queen explained how important such problems were and still are for her, and emphasized that she strives to help as many people as possible (
Queen Silvia(Swedish: Silvia, Sveriges Drottning), born Silvia Renata Sommerlath(German: Silvia Renate Sommerlath, born December 23, 1943, Heidelberg) - Queen of Sweden, wife of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
Biography
Sylvia Renata Sommerlath was born on December 23, 1943 in the German city of Heidelberg. She was the daughter of German businessman Walter Sommerlath (1901-1990) and his wife Alice Soares de Toledo (1906-1997), a Brazilian by nationality. Sylvia became youngest child in the family after Ralf (b. 1929), Walter Ludwig (b. 1934) and Hans Jörg (1941-2006). The family lived in Sao Paulo from 1947 to 1957. There, Sylvia attended the German school Visconde de Perto Seguro, and her father held various high positions at that time, for example, he was president of the Brazilian branch of the Swedish company Uddeholms AB. In 1957 the family returned to Germany
Before her marriage to the King of Sweden, Silvia worked at the Argentine consulate in Munich. After the Sommerlath family returned from Brazil to Germany, Sylvia went to study at the Munich Institute of Translators and graduated in 1969 as a Spanish translator. In 1971, she was appointed senior interpreter-guide for the organizing committee of the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. She worked as a flight attendant for a short time. She speaks German, Portuguese, French, Spanish and English, and after marriage she learned Swedish. Sylvia also speaks Swedish Sign Language, which is used to communicate with deaf people.
During these Olympic Games, Sylvia met Carl Gustav, at that time still the heir to the Swedish throne. Their engagement took place on March 12, 1976, and on June 19 of the same year, a wedding ceremony took place at the Stockholm Cathedral. Belongs to the Lutheran Church of Sweden, like Carl XVI Gustaf.
The Queen of Sweden is active in the field of disability assistance and is the Chairman of the Royal Wedding Fund, which funds research to help disabled athletes. Heads the International Children's Fund.
Children
- crown princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree, Duchess of Westergotland(born July 14, 1977) - Crown Princess of Sweden since 1980; married since 2010 Olof Daniel Westling, have a daughter and a son;
- prince Carl Philip Edmund Bertil, Duke of Värmland(born May 13, 1979) - Crown Prince of Sweden in 1979; since 2015 married to Sofia Christine Hellqvist, have a son;
- princess Madeleine Teresa Amelia Josephine, Duchess of Helsingland and Gästrikland(born June 10, 1982) - married a businessman in 2013 Christopher O'Neill, have a daughter and a son.
Awards
- Austria Austria: Great Star of Honor for services to the Republic of Austria (1979)
- Belgium Belgium: Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold I (1977)
- Brazil Brazil: Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross
- Bulgaria Bulgaria: Order of Stara Planina 1st class
- Denmark Denmark: Order of the Elephant (3.9.1985)
- Estonia Estonia: Grand Cross on the Chain of the Order of the Cross of the Land of Mary (11.09.1995)
- Estonia Estonia: Grand Cross of the Order of the White Star (01/18/2011)
- Finland Finland: Grand Cross on the Chain of the Order of the White Rose
- France France: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor
- Germany Germany: Grand Cross 1st Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Greece Greece: Grand Cross of the Order of Honor (05/21/2008)
- Iceland Iceland: Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon (26.10.1981)
- Italy Italy: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (04/08/1991)
- Japan Japan: Order of the Precious Crown, 1st Class
- Jordan Jordan: Grand Star of the Order of the Renaissance (1989)
- Latvia Latvia: Grand Cross of the Order of the Three Stars (1995)
- Lithuania Lithuania: Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great (21.11.1995)
- Luxembourg Luxembourg: Order of the Golden Lion of Nassau (04.2008)
- Malaysia Malaysia: Order of the Crown of the Kingdom
- Netherlands Netherlands: Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
- Norway Norway: Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav
- Poland Poland: Order of the White Eagle
- Portugal Portugal: Grand Cross of the Order of Christ (1987)
- Portugal Portugal: Grand Cross of the Order of the Infanta Don Henrique (2008)
- Romania Romania: Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania (2008)
- Spain Spain: Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (15.10.1979)
- Thailand Thailand: Order of Chula Chom Klao 1st class
- Ukraine Ukraine: Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class. (March 22, 1999)
- Ukraine Ukraine: Order of Merit, 1st class. (September 29, 2008)
- Tunisia Tunisia: Dame of the Grand Ribbon of the Order of Merit (2015)
- Norway Norway: Commemorative Medal of the Silver Jubilee of King Harald V (17 January 2016)
- Chile Chile: Grand Cross of the Order of Bernardo O'Higgins (May 2016)
- Poland Poland: Order of the Smile
- Gold Medal of the Supreme Council for scientific research (1989)
The royal family is, of course, no stranger to the constant scrutiny of the Swedish and foreign media. However, for last years Several significant events occurred in the Bernadotte family, which attracted even more attention from the press and public, both in Sweden and abroad.
Perhaps no event in 2010 was watched as closely by the public as the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling, which took place on June 19, 2010.
The celebration of the wedding of Victoria and Daniel, the former owner of a sports club and the princess’s personal trainer, lasted three days. Thousands of people came to the Swedish capital to congratulate the young couple. Photos of the happy newlyweds were on the covers of newspapers and magazines around the world for several weeks.
Eighteen months later, on February 23, 2012, Victoria and Daniel had a daughter, Princess Estelle Silvia Eva Mary, at Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm. She is second in line to inherit the throne. Younger brother Princess Estelle, Prince Oscar Karl Olof, was born on March 2, 2016.
French roots
The Swedish monarchical tradition is about a thousand years old. During this time, eleven dynasties have changed, including the currently ruling Bernadotte dynasty. The founder of the dynasty, Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte - marshal of Napoleon's army - became Swedish Crown Prince in 1810. He ascended the throne under the name Charles XIV Johan. The Swedish royal family is related to all the royal courts of Europe.
The christening of Prince Nicholas by Archbishop Antje Jakelin.
Royal weddings
Almost on the same day, only two years later, on February 20, 2014, Victoria's younger sister, Madeleine, gave birth to a daughter, Princess Leonor Lilian Maria. The baby's father is British-American businessman Christopher O'Neill. On June 15, 2015, the couple had a son, Prince Nicholas. Youngest daughter, Princess Adrienne, was born on March 9, 2018.
The wedding of Princess Madeleine and Christopher O'Neill took place on June 8, 2013 at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, after which the celebration continued at Drottningholm Palace, the residence of the royal family.
To maintain the title of Her Royal Highness, Princess Madeleine did not take the surname O'Neill. Unlike Prince Daniel, Christopher O'Neill chose to refuse royal titles and retain British and US citizenship. As such, he is not an official member of the Swedish royal family.
In June 2014 Royal House Sweden has announced the engagement of the middle of the three royal children, Prince Carl Philip and his fiancée Sofia Hellqvist. The wedding took place on June 13, 2015 in Stockholm. Hellquist – former model and a participant in a television reality show. The couple has been living together since 2011. On April 19, 2016, Princess Sofia gave birth to a son, Prince Alexander Eric Hubertus Bertil. Their younger son, Prince Gabriel Karl Walter, was born on August 31, 2017.
Carl XVI Gustaf
It was no coincidence that Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel chose the date of June 19 for their wedding. On this day in 1976, the current King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf, married Queen Silvia.
King Carl XVI Gustaf is the seventh monarch of the Bernadotte dynasty. He was born on April 30, 1946, the fifth child in the family and only son Crown Prince Gustav Adolf and Princess Sibylla. Crown Prince Gustav Adolf died in a plane crash in Denmark a year after the birth of his son.
In 1950, after the death of his great-grandfather Gustav V, Carl Gustav became crown prince Sweden. Then his grandfather, 68-year-old Gustav VI Adolf, ascended the Swedish throne.
Gustav Adolf reigned for 23 years and died in 1973. In the same year (at the age of 27), the Crown Prince ascended the throne and became King Carl XVI Gustaf. Its motto is “For Sweden – at all times!”
Three generations of the royal family.
Queen's career
Translator Sylvia Sommerlath, a native of Germany, at one time probably could not have imagined that she was destined to become the Queen of Sweden. Sylvia met her future husband in 1972, on Olympic Games in Munich, where Sylvia worked as a senior guide.
Silvia is the first Queen of Sweden to do professional career before his marriage. In those days marriages royalty with “people of the people” were extremely rare. Queen Silvia managed to change the image of the queen, making it more modern. Her relationship with the king reigns, and Sylvia herself is engaged in social activities, paying especially much attention to the rights of children.
Photo: Kate Gabor/Kungahuset
For Sweden – at all times!
Sweden combines what seemed incompatible just a few decades ago: a country based on the principles of equality and a monarchy with strong historical traditions.
The most important symbol of Sweden and formally the head of state, according to the 1974 constitution, the king does not have political power. The duties of the monarch are mainly ceremonial and representative.
King Carl XVI Gustaf puts a lot of effort into and is considered an authority on environmental issues. Among other things, he was awarded the Protection Agency Award environment USA. He pays no less attention to the preservation of Sweden's cultural heritage and believes that the royal palaces with their magnificent collections and parks should be accessible to everyone.
The difficult everyday life of a monarch
King Carl XVI Gustaf is an active monarch who is interested in what is happening in the country, including Swedish business. In addition to two or three annual official visits to other countries, he participates in international trips organized by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences and the World Scout Organization.
Every year the royal receives thousands of invitations. Once a week, the king holds a meeting with the queen, the crown princess and his closest subordinates to review the invitations and decide which ones are the most important. During the year, the royal family manages to visit all corners of Sweden.
When the King is unable to carry out his duties (for example, while traveling abroad), Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Carl Philip or Princess Madeleine - in that order - temporarily assume the duties of regents.
Famous Swedish monarchs
Gustav II Adolf
Gustav II Adolf reigned from 1611 to 1632. Thanks to his participation in the Thirty Years' War, he was able to prove himself as a talented military leader and an experienced diplomat. Under his leadership, Sweden acquired one of the most combat-ready armies. Gustav II Adolf was killed in 1632 at the Battle of Lützen. Parliament decided to honor the memory of the monarch by giving him the title Gustavus Adolf the Great. No other Swedish king has received such an honor.
Queen Christina
With the exception of the short (1719-1720) reign of Queen Ulrika Elenora, Queen Christina is the only female monarch in modern history Sweden. Queen Christina ascended the throne after Gustav II Adolf in 1632, on the eve of her sixth birthday, reigned for 22 years, and abdicated the throne in 1654. Then she converted to Catholicism and settled in Rome, losing the throne to her cousin Carl Gustav. When he died in 1660, she returned to Sweden in the hope of regaining the throne. However, her demand was rejected by parliament, and Christina had to return to Rome.
Gustav III
Gustav III reigned from 1771 to 1792 and is often called the "King of the Theater." He was an enthusiastic patron of the arts, especially theater and opera, and founded the first opera in Stockholm (in 1782), the Swedish Academy and the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. The methods of government of Gustav III were not popular with the highest aristocracy. The result of this confrontation was a conspiracy in 1792: Gustav III was mortally wounded by a shot by Jakob Johan Anckarström during a masked ball at the Royal Opera House in Stockholm. Ankarström later confessed to his crime and was executed.
Future Queen of Sweden
Over time, replacing his father with royal throne, Crown Princess Victoria will become the 70th Swedish monarch and the third female monarch in Swedish history.
Crown Princess Victoria's daily routine includes formal dinners, opening ceremonies and meetings with high-profile international guests. In addition, she attends the Foreign Relations Advisory Council and ministerial meetings, and serves as temporary regent when necessary.
Victoria makes many official visits. Her first independent visit took place in 2001 - to Japan, where she presented the achievements of her country:, and. By the way, the Crown Princess shows personal interest in all these areas. In addition to Swedish, she speaks English, French and German.
What did the Crown Princess study?
Victoria received her primary education in, and secondary education in private school. Despite dyslexia, thanks to her perseverance and love of knowledge, she graduated from school in 1996 with good grades.
After graduating from high school, the Crown Princess studied French at the Université Catholique Occidental in Angers, France.
In 1998, she entered Yale University in the USA, where she studied geology, history and international relations. During her studies she became very interested in problems international relations and completed internships at the UN in New York and at the Swedish Embassy in Washington.
In the spring of 2002, she continued her studies in international relations at the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies at Uppsala University in Sweden. As part of a training program at the Swedish Agency international cooperation in Development (SIDA) she visited Uganda and Ethiopia. In addition, she interned at the offices of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Berlin and Paris, received basic military training and attended courses at the National Defense College (Försvarshögskolan) in Stockholm.
useful links
www.royalcourt.se Royal Court of Sweden
www.sweden.gov.se Swedish government agencies
Love for art
Crown Princess Victoria loves painting and drawing. She appreciates cultural heritage, left by her ancestors. During big celebrations, she proudly wears the family jewelry.
Office in the old town
Like the king and queen, Crown Princess Victoria's office, where her subordinates work, is located in the royal palace in Stockholm's Old Town.
Hobby
Crown Princess Victoria loves spending time outdoors. She enjoys long walks, skiing and other activities active rest. She loves animals very much, especially dogs. As a young mother, she spends a lot of time with her daughter Estelle.
Life in Haga Palace
Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel and their daughter Estelle live in Haga Palace near Stockholm, where King Carl XVI Gustaf was born and lived for some time.
The Crown Princess Victoria Children's Fund was established in 1997 to provide health benefits to children with functional disabilities or chronic illnesses.
