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  H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf - Royal Court   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus, King of Sweden, Duke of Jämtland, became Sweden's Head of State on 15 September 1973 at the age of 27, succeeding his grandfather, King Gustaf VI Adolf.
Carl Gustaf was born on 30 April 1946.
King Carl Gustaf married Miss Silvia Renate Sommerlath on 19 June 1976 in Stockholm Cathedral.
www.royalcourt.se /theroyalfamily/hmkingcarlxvigustaf.4.19fe5e61065eb9aeea80002393.html   (152 words)

  
  Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carl XVI Gustaf (Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus Bernadotte) (born April 30, 1946, at Haga Palace, Solna, Uppland), is King of Sweden and Admiral of the Royal Swedish Navy.
Carl Gustaf was the youngest of five children and the only son of Sweden's Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sibylla.
Carl Gustaf also spent time at the Swedish Mission to the United Nations and the Swedish International Development Agency, worked at a bank in London, the Swedish Embassy, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in France, and at the Alfa Laval company factory in France.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Carl_XVI_Gustaf_of_Sweden   (1096 words)

  
 Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf (Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus Bernadotte), styled HM The King (born April 30, 1946), is the reigning Swedish monarch.
To prepare for his role as head of state, Carl Gustaf followed a broad programme of studies on the court system, social organisations and institutions, trade unions, and employers' associations.
Carl Gustaf also spent time at the Swedish Mission to the United Nations and the Swedish International Development Agency, worked at a bank in London, the Swedish Embassy, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in France, and at the Alfa Laval company factory in France.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Carl_XVI_Gustaf_of_Sweden   (663 words)

  
 Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden Information
King Carl XVI Gustaf (Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus) (born April 30, 1946, at Haga Palace, Solna, Uppland), is the King of Sweden.
Carl Gustaf was the youngest of five children and the only son of Sweden's Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sibylla.
King Carl Gustaf is startled as he is caught on camera secretly smoking during the Nobel Prize party of 1992
www.bookrags.com /Carl_XVI_Gustaf_of_Sweden   (1089 words)

  
 Monarch of Sweden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Originally, the Swedish king had little power, and it was restricted to the functions of a warchief, judge and priest at the Temple at Uppsala (see Germanic king).
The power of the king was however, greatly strengthened by the introduction of Christianity during the 11th century, and the following centuries saw a process of consolidation of power in the hands of the king.
The king was traditionally elected at the Stone of Mora, and the people had the right to both elect king and to depose him.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/King_of_Sweden   (592 words)

  
 The Linnean Society of London: His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf and Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden will visit the ...
His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf and Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden are visitng the Linnean Society on Sunday 20th May. They will then continue their visit to the Chelsea Flower show where they will visit the two exhibits on Linnaeus.
King Carl XVI Gustaf is one of six Honorary Members of the Society.
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia are in Britain as part of the celebrations of the Tercentenary of Carl Linnaeus who was born on 23rd May 1707.
linnean.org /index.php?id=303   (681 words)

  
 Local Media Get to Meet King and Queen of Sweden
Their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden were very pleased with the successful and fruitful outcome of their state visit to the country.
His Majesty the King of Sweden was especially delighted with the informative meetings between the business representatives of both nations and that both parties could definitely further expand their scope of business activities.
Meanwhile, Her Majesty Queen Silvia was delighted with the active efforts that various government agencies and non-government institutions pursued to retain Brunei’s cultures and heritage, and was particularly pleased with the nation’s involvement in developing the role and welfare of the country’s youth.
www.rtb.gov.bn /NewsUpdate/2004/February/100204/main2.htm   (323 words)

  
 King of Sweden Visits Science Center
A reception for His Majesty was held at the Science Center at the camp.
Joining the king on his tour of Camp Alpine were many Baden Powell Fellows from all over the world as well as the National Chief Scout Executive, Roy Williams and the Greater New York Councils Scout Executive Dan Gasparo.
The King as a boy was a keen Scout.
www.hightechscience.org /king_gustaf.htm   (393 words)

  
 King Carl XVI Gustaf & Queen Silvia thread part 1 - The Royal Forums
Carl XVI Gustaf Folke Hubertus, King of Sweden, was born on April 30, 1946 at Haga Palace.
The engagement of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Silvia Sommerlath was announced on March 12, 1976 and they were married on June 19 the same year in the Stockholm Cathedral.
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia have three children: Crown Princess Victoria, born on July 14, 1977, Prince Carl Philip, born on May 13, 1979, and Princess Madeleine, born on June 10, 1982.
www.theroyalforums.com /forums/f22/king-carl-xvi-gustaf-queen-silvia-thread-part-1-a-11.html   (3068 words)

  
 King Carl Gustaf & Queen Silvia - Current Events Part 3 (December 2003 - June 2004) - Page 2 - The Royal Forums
Meanwhile, His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf said yesterday that the trade and investment between Brunei and Sweden is limited.
His Majesty also urged the two parties to find out obstacles to trade barriers and hoped that this visit would lead to follow up meetings including seminars in Sweden as there are many sectors that the two countries could cooperate including tourism, business, environment and health.
It was held in honour of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf the King of Sweden and Her Majesty Queen Silvia, who are in the country for a three-day state visit.
www.theroyalforums.com /forums/f22/king-carl-gustaf-queen-silvia-current-events-part-3-december-2003-june-2004-a-1485-2.html   (5328 words)

  
 Pattaya Mail - Pattaya's First English Language Newspaper
His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden thrilled the scouts and their friends at Sattahip when he visited some of the water sports activities.
HM King Carl was presented with a surprise gift, the ball used in the soccer match between Sweden and Thailand in 1997.
King Carl then bid his farewells and chatted to a few scout leaders before returning the Yao Beach campsite.
www.pattayamail.com /493/features.shtml   (4043 words)

  
 Pravda.RU King Carl XVI Gustaf Of Sweden And Queen Silvia Arrive In St. Petersburg
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia flew to St. Petersburg by a Swedish air force plane.
His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Her Majesty Silvia visited the Moscow mayoral office on a state visit to Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustav have met in the Green Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace to discuss the effect of the US-led anti-terrorist operation that has begun in Afghanistan on the global developments.
newsfromrussia.com /diplomatic/2001/10/10/17633.html   (1847 words)

  
 Brudirect.com  - Local News
His Majesty also hoped that King Carl XVI Gustaf would always remain in good health and happiness and for the people of Sweden to always enjoy continued progress and prosperity.
His Majesty also expressed his satisfaction with the warm and friendly relations that had long been established between the two countries and wished that this would be maintained and enhanced for the mutual benefits of the two countries and peoples.
His Majesty also hoped that Her Majesty Queen Koningin Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard, the Queen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands would always remain in good health and happiness and for the people of the Netherlands to always enjoy continued progress and prosperity.
www.brudirect.com /DailyInfo/News/Archive/Apr05/300405/nite04.htm   (574 words)

  
 Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Royal messages to Sweden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to send congratulatory messages to His Majesty Carl Gustaf XVI, the King of the Kingdom of Sweden and Mr Goran Persson, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sweden on the occasion of the National Day of the Kingdom of Sweden.
His Majesty hoped that this would be maintained and enhanced in the future for the good of the two countries and peoples.
His Majesty also hoped that His Majesty King Carl Gustaf XVI would always remain in good health and happiness and for the people of the Kingdom of Sweden to always enjoy continued progress and prosperity.
www.sultanate.com /news_server/06_jun_1.html   (300 words)

  
 Dinner in Honour of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
Dinner in Honour of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
The last time you were here was in 1992 in your capacity as Chairman of the World Scout Foundation, to invest Canadians as Baden Powell Fellows.
Your Majesty, as you know, ties between our nations go beyond technology and business investment.
www.gg.ca /media/doc.asp?lang=e&DocID=187   (467 words)

  
 AIT - News and Events
His Majesty's visit includes a familiarization tour of AIT and the event will highlight His Majesty's inauguration of the Thailand Accident Research Center (TARC) set up at the School of Civil Engineering (SCE) with the support of Volvo.
His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf and Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden will have a state visit to Thailand from February 25 until March 1, 2003 on the invitation of Their Majesties King Bhumipol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand.
The visit to AIT of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf is part of the state visit.
www.misu.ait.ac.th /newsandevents/bulletinByIssue.cfm?Date=18-Feb-2003   (349 words)

  
 Bluesman B.B. King Wins Polar Prize
B.B. King was awarded the 2004 Polar Music Prize for his significant contributions to the blues.
King's total dedication to his music, a rich recording history and tireless touring lasting more than half a century have made him one of the most prominent figures in the blues.
This international music prize is awarded to individuals, groups or institutions in recognition of exceptional achievements in the creation and advancement of music and is presented in Stockholm, Sweden by His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
bmi.com /news/200310/20031022b.asp   (280 words)

  
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His majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden joined approximately 110 specially invited guests and Hasselblad employees for the inauguration ceremony, a multimedia presentation, and guided tour, which was followed by lunch in the new facilities.
His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf using the H1 camera at the inauguration ceremony.
Photograph of the assembled guests in the reception area at the inauguration ceremony taken by His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf.
www.hasselblad.se /news/newsItem.asp?secId=312&itemId=2909&iShowYear=2003   (316 words)

  
 Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Royal greetings to Sweden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam sent congratulatory messages to His Majesty King Carl Gustaf XVI of the Kingdom of Sweden and to Prime Minister Goran Persson on the occasion of Sweden's National Day.
His Majesty expressed his satisfaction with the warm and friendly relations and deep understanding that has been established between Brunei and Sweden and hoped this would be fostered and enhanced in the future for the good of the two countries.
His Majesty also hoped His Majesty Carl Gustaf XVI would remain well and happy and for the people of Sweden to enjoy lasting progress and prosperity.
www.sultanate.com /news_server/2006/7_jun_1.html   (150 words)

  
 Visit to Australia by his Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden and Her Majesty Queen Silvia - 06 November 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
I am pleased to announce that His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, and Her Majesty Queen Silvia will visit Australia.
Their Majesties will meet a number of Australians involved in research and technological advancements in areas of interest to them including the fields of medicine, health care, the environment and in industry.
From Yulara Their Majesties will visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park where they will view the iconic Australian landmark and also learn of the association of the land with the Aboriginal people and about indigenous culture more generally.
www.pm.gov.au /news/media_Releases/media_Release1663.html   (237 words)

  
 SWEDISH ROYAL TECHNOLOGY MISSION TO VISIT SA
The delegation, which is under the patronage of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, will be headed by its Chairman, Professor Stig Hagstrom.
The King and Professor Hagstrom have been invited to a private breakfast meeting with President Nelson Mandela, and the delegation is to meet with Dr. B.S. Ngubane, Minister of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology and the Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr.
A photo opportunity when His Majesty the King and the Chairman of the delegation arrive for the meeting with President Mandela.
www.info.gov.za /speeches/1996/f020x636.htm   (575 words)

  
 Moldpres News Agency
President Voronin thanked King of Sweden for the adoption of the 2007-2010 Strategy of Development and Collaboration with Moldova by the Swedish government on 8 March 2007.
His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden was crowned in 1973, succeeding to King Gustaf VI Adolf and being the seventh king of the Bernadotte dynasty.
The functions and obligations of the king are stipulated in the constitution.
www.moldpres.md /default.asp?Lang=en&ID=64264   (463 words)

  
 Namnlöst dokument   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Prince Carl Philip is the second eldest child of His Majesty
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Her Majesty Queen Silvia.
He is keen on sport and athletics, has played football and tennis and is also a good swimmer and skier.
www.warholm.nu /CarlPhilip.html   (252 words)

  
 STATE VISIT KING CARL XVI GUSTAF OF SWEDEN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Silvia, will be paying a State Visit to South Africa from 18 to 21 February 1997.
During the State Visit HM King Carl XVI Gustaf will meet with President N Mandela, Deputy President T Mbeki, the Speaker, Mrs F Ginwala, the Premier of the Western Cape, Mr H Kriel, the Premier of Gauteng, Mr T Sexwale.
HM King Carl XVI Gustaf and HM Queen Silvia will also visit the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the University of Cape Town, Robben Island and socially orientated projects in the Western Cape and Gauteng.
www.info.gov.za /speeches/1997/02030x20197.htm   (221 words)

  
 First Moldovan Ambassador to Sweden handed accreditation letters
First Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Moldova to Sweden, Natalia Gherman, handed the accreditation letters to His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf on Thursday.
King Carl XVI Gustaf highly appreciated Moldovan authorities’ decision to open a diplomatic mission in Stockholm and reiterated his commitment to promote the bilateral relations between Moldova and Sweden in all the areas of common interests.
Hi Majesty said the Transdniestrian conflict should be solved peacefully and Sweden would support this process.
politicom.moldova.org /stiri/eng/11041   (355 words)

  
 AIT Alumni Newsletter Issue 2, Volume 2.
His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden visited the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) on February 26, 2003 while on a state visit to Thailand at the invitation of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand.
The King then proceeded to the AIT Conference Center Auditorium to watch AIT's video presentation and to receive a present from the AIT Community.
The King went to the School of Civil Engineering for the opening ceremony of the Thailand Accident Research Center (TARC), a collaboration between the Department of Highways, Thailand Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) and Volvo Car Corporation of Sweden.
www.ait.ac.th /aru/newsl/apr03/art/a3.html   (376 words)

  
 Stockholm Challenge Award
The first Award Ceremony is held in Stockholm, in the presence of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
On the night of the Award Ceremony the Mayor of Stockholm announces the launch of the Global Bangemann Challenge.Like its forerunner it is a competition between cities and regions, but now world-wide.
Nearly 700 ICT projects from 217 cities and 56 countries enter the Global Bangemann Challenge.The Award Ceremony is held in June, in the presence of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
www.stockholmchallenge.se /?id=1   (670 words)

  
 Dimitris Sgouros Recital at St James's Palace, 1995   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
In attendance were Their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden, HRH the Duke of Kent, and more than 300 supporters of the World Scout Foundation.
I have been asked by His Majesty the King to thank you for your letter of May 19 and for your offer to perform in Stockholm at any future occasion and time.
Their Majesties have enjoyed your performance in London and taken note of your kind offer.
www.sgourosmp3.com /stjames.html   (219 words)

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