2026 marks a big year for the Swedish royals, who have announced that two royal celebrations will take place: the king’s birthday on 30 April and the king and queen’s golden wedding anniversary on 13 June.
In an official post on their Instagram page, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia released an official portrait taken by photographer Elisabeth Toll at Drottningholm’s Castle. Silvia wore a floor-length green gown with lace detailing, while Carl donned his military uniform with both wearing ceremonial sashes.
The translated caption reads: “The King’s 80th birthday is celebrated at the Valborg fair evening when the Defense Force provides, among other things, a greater military surveillance. The King is also attended with a traditional singer’s tribute in front of the King. The Castle.
“On June 19, the Royal couple celebrates their 50-year wedding anniversary. When the day falls during midsummer, the golden wedding day is celebrated instead on Saturday, June 13.”
“During the day, the Royal Couple rose over Stockholm’s stream with the royal loop Vasaorden and ride a horse-riding motorcade through the town. Additional public activities are also planned to take place. These will be published later.”