King Gustaf V’s 90th Birthday

King Gustav V of Sweden celebrated his 90th Birthday on this day in 1948 with a grand gala at the Royal Palace of Stockholm for members of his family and foreign royalty, who were also members of his family. Seated, From L-R: Crown Princess Martha of Norway (niece, wearing Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara), King Frederik IX of Denmark (grandson-in-law), Queen Ingrid of Denmark (granddaughter, wearing the Danish Ruby Parure), King Gustav V of Sweden, Queen Mother Alexandrine of Denmark (wearing her Fringe Tiara), Crown Prince Olav of Norway (grandson-in-law), and Princess Ingeborg (sister-in-law). Standing, From L-R: Prince Axel of Denmark (nephew-in-law), Princess Margaretha of Sweden and Denmark (niece, wearing her Floral Tiara), Prince Wilhelm of Sweden (son), Crown Princess Louise of Sweden (daughter-in-law, wearing the Baden Fringe Tiara), Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden (son and heir), Prince Carl of Sweden (brother), Princess Sibylla of Sweden (granddaughter-in-law, wearing her Aquamarine Tiara), and Prince Oscar Bernadotte (brother). On the ground are Princess Ragnhild and Princess Astrid of Norway (grandnieces) and Princess Margretha of Sweden (great-granddaughter).

Photo: Royalty after the wars/Instagram

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