Monarchy of Sweden
| King of Sweden | |
|---|---|
| Sveriges Konung | |
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| Incumbent | |
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| Carl XVI Gustaf since 15 September 1973 | |
| Details | |
| Style | His Majesty |
| Heir apparent | Victoria |
| First monarch | Eric the Victorious |
| Formation | 970 |
| Residence | Stockholm Palace[1] Drottningholm Palace[2] |
| Website | www |
The monarchy of Sweden is the monarchical head of state of Sweden.[3] Sweden is a constitutional and hereditary monarchy with a parliamentary system.[4] Sweden was originally an elective monarchy, it became an hereditary monarchy in the 16th century during the rule of Gustav Vasa.[5]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "The Royal Palace of Stockholm". Royal Court of Sweden. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
- ↑ "Drottningholm Palace". Royal Court of Sweden. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
- ↑ See the Instrument of Government, Chapter 1, Article 5.
- ↑ Parliamentary system: see the Instrument of Government, Chapter 1, Article 1.
- ↑ "The Monarchy in Sweden". Royal Court of Sweden. Archived from the original on 2018-03-22. Retrieved 2014-02-22.
