Monarchy of Sweden
monarchy as it works in Sweden
The monarchy of Sweden is the monarchical head of state of Sweden.[3] Sweden is a constitutional and hereditary monarchy with a parliamentary system.[4] Sweden was originally an elective monarchy, it became an hereditary monarchy in the 16th century during the rule of Gustav Vasa.[5]
King of Sweden | |
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Sveriges Konung | |
Incumbent | |
Carl XVI Gustaf since 15 September 1973 | |
Details | |
Style | His Majesty |
Heir apparent | Victoria |
First monarch | Eric the Victorious |
Formation | 970 |
Residence | Stockholm Palace[1] Drottningholm Palace[2] |
Website | www |
References
change- ↑ "The Royal Palace of Stockholm". Royal Court of Sweden. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
- ↑ "Drottningholm Palace". Royal Court of Sweden. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
- ↑ See the Instrument of Government, Chapter 1, Article 5.
- ↑ Parliamentary system: see the Instrument of Government, Chapter 1, Article 1.
- ↑ "The Monarchy in Sweden". Royal Court of Sweden. Archived from the original on 2018-03-22. Retrieved 2014-02-22.