One of the biggest themes of Kaarle Kustaa’s celebration speech was gratitude.
the king of Sweden Charles XVI Gustav, 77, gave a speech in honor of his 50th anniversary as ruler. The celebration speech was heard on SVT’s live broadcast this evening, September 15.
Kustaa mentioned his grandfather in his speech Gustav VI Adolf, after whose death he ascended the throne. The king has been ruler since he was 27, and he admitted in his speech that it hasn’t always been easy.
– Following in my grandfather’s footsteps was a big task for me and it has not always been easy. However, I am very grateful to my beloved family, who have faithfully supported me over the years. The queen, our children and their families, and my sister have always been there for me, the king said gratefully.
In his speech, Kaarle Kustaa praised both his relatives and the Swedish people. Jonas Ekstromer/TT
The king also acknowledged the people of Sweden, whom he also thanked for their enormous support.
– The trust I have received and continue to receive from you, the people of Sweden, is especially important. Your support has been invaluable to me, and today I want to express my deep and warm thanks for it.
– I hope that now and in the coming years I can serve Sweden in both good and bad times, both good times and times of great challenges. Sweden, which is firmly rooted in its history and looks steadily towards a bright and happy future, he said and ended his speech with his election slogan.
The celebration of the king’s 50-year reign has so far included a service of thanksgiving in the church of the royal palace and the greeting of the royal family from the balcony of the palace. The Finnish presidential couple will also be at the event Sauli Niinistö and his wife, Ph.D Jenni Haukio. The couple even got to sit in the front seats of the concert hall and on the balcony of Stockholm’s Royal Palace.
The king’s 50th anniversary celebration will be celebrated until Saturday, September 16. SplashNews.com
Source: Express Sweden