Karle XVI Kustaa, 80, is the longest-reigning king in his country’s history.
King Charles XVI Gustav celebrates his 80th birthday on April 30, 2026. PDO
Sweden’s King Karle XVI Gustav turns 80 today, April 30. The king’s birthday is celebrated in Stockholm on May Day in traditional fashion.
The day of celebration begins with a thanksgiving service in Stockholm’s Royal Palace Church. The service for invited guests starts at 11 a.m. Finnish time. After this, the festivities will include, for example, a guard of honor, a flyover and musical performances. Iltalehti follows the festivities in this article.
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The President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb and Mrs. Suzanne Innes-Stubb will also arrive. The presidential couple participates in the thanksgiving service. After the service, the festivities continue at Stockholm’s Royal Palace.
Kaarle Kustaa’s birthday culminates in a celebratory dinner.
In a recent interview with SVT, the king had a clear wish for his birthday.
– First of all, that it wouldn’t rain. It would be a disaster… I hope our guests have a great day and the evening together will be pleasant. A good memory, the king hoped.
King Kaarle Kustaa came to power in 1973. He is the longest-reigning king in his country’s history.
This year, in addition to the king’s anniversary, Kaarle Kustaa and Queen Silvia also celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. The royal couple married on June 19, 1976.
You can follow the celebrations of the king’s birthday, for example Across the Arena from the live broadcast. See all TV programs and broadcast times in Telku’s TV guide.