Month: February 2017

Canadian State Visit to Sweden- Day 2

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On Day 2 of the Canadian State Visit to Sweden, King Carl Gustav and Queen Silvia of Sweden attended a trade seminar, visited the Karolinska Institute, had lunch at the Stockholm City Hall, and attended a return reception at the Vasa Museum with Governor General David Johnston and the Viceregal Consort of Canada. The Governor General, who is the Canadian Head of State as the Federal Viceregal representative of the Monarch of Canada, currently Queen Elizabeth II, is on a four-day State Visit to Sweden. Continue reading →

Canadian State Visit to Sweden

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King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden are hosting the Governor General and Viceregal Consort of Canada, David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston, on a four-day State Visit to Sweden from February 19th to 23rd. On Day 1, the Governor General and Viceregal Consort were officially welcomed by King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia. They had an audience with other members of the royal family before a State Banquet in the evening at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. The Governor General is the Canadian Head of State and serves as the Federal Viceregal representative of the Queen of Canada, Queen Elizabeth II. Continue reading →

Tiara Poll- Canadian State Visit to Sweden

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King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden are hosting the Governor General and Viceregal Consort of Canada, David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston, on a four-day State Visit to Sweden from February 19th to 23rd. On the evening of February 20th, the King and Queen will host a glittering State Banquet at the Royal Palace of Stockholm in honour of their guests. Queen Silvia, Princess Sofia, and Princess Madeleine will be the three Swedish Royal Ladies in attendance. Vote Below on what Tiara you think they might wear: UPDATED- Check out the Canadian State banquet HERE Continue reading →