1. The Swedish Royal Family

2. H.R.H King Carl XVI Gustaf Head of State Born in 1946 King of Sweden since 1973 Interested in environmental issues Enjoys wildlife activities

3. H.R.H Queen Silvia Born in 1943, in Germany Became Queen of Sweden in 1976 Speaks six languages Founder of World Childhood Foundation

4. H.R.H Crown Princess Victoria Born in 1977 Will be the first female regent in the Bernadotte clan Has a keen interest in the care of the disabled and in environmental issues

5. H.R.H Prince Carl Philip Born in 1979 Has a keen interest in motorsports, natur and hunting He is an officer in the Navy

6. H.R.H Princess Madeleine Born in 1982 Has a keen interest in cultural hereditary Enjoys sports, in particular horseback riding

7. General Facts The Monarchy in Sweden is one of the oldest in the world. Main tasks are ceremonial and representative duties. The heredity monarchy was introduced in Sweden in1544.