The Swedish Royal Family hosted Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia on his State Visit to Sweden on this day in 1954, 70 years ago, during his Tour of Europe following a State Visit to the United Kingdom, to Greece, and to The Netherlands.
King Gustaf VI Adolf and Queen Louise of Sweden, along with Princess Sibylla and Prince Bertil, received Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia with members of his Family and Suite at the Royal Palace of Stockholm, following a Procession from the Train Station.
In the evening, the Swedish King and Queen hosted a State Banquet for Emperor Haile Selassie in Karl XI’s Gallery the Royal Palace of Stockholm, at which Princess Sibylla (wearing the Aquamarine Kokoshnik Tiara) was seated beside the King and Emperor, though the above image is from the Return Banquet hosted by the Emperor at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm.
Ethiopian State Visit to Britain
Ethiopian State Visit to Greece
Ethiopian State Visit to The Netherlands
Ethiopian State Visit to Sweden
Braganza Tiara
Leuchtenberg Sapphire Parure
Queen Sofia’s Nine Prong Tiara
Baden Fringe Tiara
Diamond Tiara
Pink Topaz Parure
Napoleonic Amethyst Parure
Hesse Emerald Brooch
Karl Johan Earrings
Sapphire Spray Brooch
Diamond Stomacher
Swedish Processional Necklace
Seed Pearl Brooch
Queen Josefina’s Five Pearl Brooch
The photograph with the Emperor at the table with the King and Princess Sibylla is actually taken at the Emperor’s return banquet at Grand (Hotel?). I have been trying to find a photograph from the State Banquet at the Royal Palace, but so far I have not had any luck with that.
Thank you! I was wondering about it.
If I find anything regarding the State Banquet at the Royal Palace I could perhaps send you the informatin – if you are interested that is.
Of course. I’d be delighted. I have a bit more regarding his visit to Denmark, which will be published in a few days.