Carl XVI Gustaf
King of Sweden since 1973
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| 2025 | Addressed Sweden's security situation at the Society and Defence National Conference in Sälen, stating that while Sweden was not at war, it could no longer consider itself at peace. |
| 2025 | Granddaughter Ines was born and created Duchess of Västerbotten. |
| 2024 | Planned to attend the Summer Olympic Games with the Queen of Sweden. |
| March 18 2024 | Held a speech during Sweden's NATO accession ceremony outside the Riksdag building, calling it a new era in Swedish security policy. |
| 2023 | Carl Gustaf celebrated his Golden Jubilee, which included tours of all of Sweden's 21 counties, a jubilee banquet at the Royal Palace, and a carriage procession through the streets of Stockholm. |
| 2023 | Before the Nobel Prize Ceremony, the Nobel Foundation's intent to invite ambassadors from Russia, Belarus, and Iran sparked mass criticism, leading to the royal court stating that the King was undecided on his attendance at the ceremony. |
| February 2023 | In February 2023, Carl XVI Gustaf underwent a surgical intervention with catheter technology in the heart area. |
| March 2022 | During a visit to the Life Regiment Hussars, condemned the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, stating that Europe was in an extremely difficult situation and accusing Russia of violating international law. |
| 2021 | Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his grandson Julian and created the title Duke of Halland, maintaining the same royal standing as his brothers after the 2019 statement. |
| December 2020 | King Carl XVI Gustaf stated that Sweden's approach to dealing with COVID-19 had failed, a comment that was echoed by Prime Minister Stefan Löfven. |
| 2019 | Carl Gustaf issued a statement rescinding the royal status of his grandchildren Leonore, Nicolas, Alexander, Gabriel, and Adrienne in an effort to more strictly associate Swedish royalty with the office of the head of state. |
| 2018 | Attended the Winter Olympic Games with the Queen of Sweden. |
| 2018 | Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his granddaughter Adrienne and created the title Duchess of Blekinge for her. |
| 2018 | The King attended the Winter Olympic Games. |
| April 26 2018 | Carl XVI Gustaf surpassed King Magnus IV's reign to become the longest-reigning monarch in Swedish history. |
| 2017 | Received Star of the Republic of Indonesia, 1st Class |
| 2017 | Carl XVI Gustaf received the Star of the Republic of Indonesia, 1st Class. |
| 2017 | Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his grandson Gabriel and created the title Duke of Dalarna for him. |
| 2016 | Attended the Summer Olympic Games with the Queen of Sweden. |
| 2016 | Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his grandson Alexander and created the title Duke of Södermanland for him. |
| 2016 | Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his grandson Oscar and created the title Duke of Scania for him. |
| 2016 | King Carl XVI Gustaf intervened in the debate surrounding the proposed Nobel Center, expressing that the structure was 'too big and in the wrong place' and suggested it could be relocated. |
| 2015 | Carl Gustaf created the title Royal Highness for his son Carl Philip's wife after their marriage and granted her the title Duchess of Värmland. |
| 2015 | Carl Gustaf claimed to have played an important role in resolving a diplomatic crisis with Saudi Arabia after the Swedish Foreign Minister criticized the Saudi government; he wrote a letter to the Saudi King, which reportedly restored diplomatic relations. |
| 2015 | Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his grandson Nicolas and created a new duchy for him, granting him the title Duke of Ångermanland. |
| 2014 | Attended the Winter Olympic Games with the Queen of Sweden. |
| 2014 | The King attended the Summer Olympic Games. |
| 2014 | Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his granddaughter Leonore and created the title Duchess of Gotland for her. |
| 2013 | Carl XVI Gustaf received the Grand Cross of the Grand Order of King Tomislav in Croatia. |
| 2013 | Carl XVI Gustaf was awarded the Collar of the Order of the State of Republic of Turkey. |
| 2013 | Carl Gustaf granted the special courtesy title of Herr to his daughter Madeleine's husband, who declined Swedish citizenship. |
| 2013 | King Carl XVI Gustaf made an appearance at the Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree in West Virginia. |
| 2012 | Received the Grand Order of Mugunghwa from South Korea |
| 2012 | Carl XVI Gustaf was awarded the Grand Order of Mugunghwa in South Korea. |
| 2012 | Carl Gustaf welcomed the birth of his granddaughter Estelle and created the title Duchess of Östergötland for her. |
| 2011 | Carl XVI Gustaf received the Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Star in Estonia. |
| August 6 2011 | The King gave a speech at the closing ceremony of the 22nd World Scout Jamboree, attended by more than 40,000 people. |
| 2010 | Carl Gustaf created the title Royal Highness for his son-in-law after his daughter Victoria married a non-royal Swede and also granted him the title Duke of Västergötland. |
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