30 April 2023, Stockholm – H.E. Ambassador of the Philippines Maria Lumen B. Isleta, together with other female Ambassadors in Sweden, visited The Royal Palace (Kungliga slottet) on 30 April 2023 to sign a congratulatory book on the occasion of the 77th Birthday of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

The King’s traditional birthday salute occurred in the Outer Courtyard of The Royal Palace in Stockholm as the Swedish Navy performed special music for the day. King Carl Gustaf was joined by his son, Prince Carl Philip, as they received the troops during the Commander-in-Chief’s Reception.

King Carl Gustaf was born on 30 April 1946. He ascended the throne on 15 September 1973 making him the longest reigning monarch in the country’s history.

Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria, together with her family, also greeted well- wishers from the balcony of The Royal Palace.

(Photo Above) Queen Silvia, together with Crown Princess Victoria and her family, wave from the balcony of the Palace and (Photo Below) Lady Ambassadors from Thailand, Philippines, and Portugal pose for a candid shot upon signing the congratulatory book at The Royal Palace.

The Embassy, together with the Filipino community in Sweden, extends its best wishes for His Majesty’s happiness and good health. END.