Fact sheets
The Swedish monarchy
Language: English
Topics: Famous Swedes, Traditions & heritage
Activities: Answering the public
Author: Sweden.se
Publisher: Swedish Institute
Size: 4 pages
Edition: 2020
The Swedish monarchy
The Swedish Royal Family is one of the oldest royal families in the world, yet regarded as the world’s most modern by many. In 1980, Sweden became the first monarchy to change its succession rites so that the first-born child of the monarch is heir to the throne, regardless of gender. Ambitious and with charm to spare, Crown Princess Victoria seems more than ready for the task.