Monarchy of Sweden

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]

King of Sweden
Sveriges Konung
Greater coat of arms of Sweden
Incumbent
Carl XVI Gustaf
since 15 September 1973
Details
StyleHis Majesty
Heir apparentVictoria
First monarchEric the Victorious
Formation970 (970)
ResidenceStockholm Palace[1]
Drottningholm Palace[2]
Websitewww.kungahuset.se

References
  1. "The Royal Palace of Stockholm". Royal Court of Sweden. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  2. "Drottningholm Palace". Royal Court of Sweden. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  3. See the Instrument of Government, Chapter 1, Article 5.
  4. Parliamentary system: see the Instrument of Government, Chapter 1, Article 1.
  5. "The Monarchy in Sweden". Royal Court of Sweden. Archived from the original on 2018-03-22. Retrieved 2014-02-22.
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