Who is the next king of Sweden?
Carl XVI Gustaf has been King of Sweden since 1973. He is the 74th King of Sweden. Sweden’s successor to the throne is Crown Princess Victoria.
What is a Swedish king called?
Carl XVI Gustaf
Monarchy of Sweden
| King of Sweden | |
|---|---|
| Carl XVI Gustaf since 15 September 1973 | |
| Details | |
| Style | His Majesty |
| Heir apparent | Victoria |
Is Norway a monarchy?
Norway is a constitutional monarchy. This means that the King is formally the head of state but that his duties are mainly representative and ceremonial. When the Constitution states that: “the executive power is vested in the King”, this now means that it is vested in the Government.
Who will inherit the crown in Sweden?
List of heirs to the Swedish throne
| Heir | Relationship to monarch (status) | Ceased to be heir |
|---|---|---|
| Reason | ||
| Crown Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland | Eldest son Heir apparent | Succession law changed |
| Crown Princess Victoria, Duchess of Västergötland | Eldest child Heir apparent | Incumbent |
What religion is the King of Sweden?
Carl XVI Gustaf (Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus; born 30 April 1946) is King of Sweden….
| Carl XVI Gustaf | |
|---|---|
| Mother | Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha |
| Religion | Church of Sweden |
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Why doesn’t Finland have a king?
Monarchy and early independence In December 1917, Finland declared independence from Russia, in response to the October Revolution in Russia. Before Frederick Charles could move to Finland, however, the collapse of the Central Powers made the idea of German-born Finnish king untenable and he declined the throne.