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The Swedish royal family opens parliament together after a heartbreaking September
HOLA • • world
Key Points:
- The annual opening of Sweden's parliament marks a key moment in the royal calendar, bringing King Carl Gustaf and his family together publicly, a tradition underscored this year by recent royal losses in Norway.
- The ceremony included traditional pageantry with the royal family arriving in carriages, and notable attendance by Princess Madeleine and her husband Chris O'Neill following their return to Sweden.
- This year's parliamentary session began amid political deadlock following the general election, with no prime minister yet appointed to deliver a speech after the King's address.
- King Carl Gustaf emphasized the need for cooperation, honesty, and leadership among elected representatives, urging them to seek common solutions despite differing opinions.
- The royal women adhered to the longstanding black-and-white dress code for the ceremony, a tradition revived by Queen Silvia in the 1980s that dates back to King Gustav III's 18th-century court dress.
