Queen Silvia of Sweden

Queen Silvia of Sweden (born Silvia Renate Sommerlath) (born 23 December 1943) and of half-German, half-Brazilian descent is the Queen consort of King Carl XVI Gustaf, Sweden's monarch, and the mother of the heir apparent to the throne. Their children are:

Silvia
Queen Silvia in 2013
Queen consort of Sweden
Tenure19 June 1976 – present
BornSilvia Renate Sommerlath
(1943-12-23) 23 December 1943
Heidelberg, Germany
Spouse
Issue
FatherWalther Sommerlath
MotherAlice Soares de Toledo
ReligionChurch of Sweden
SignatureSilvia's signature

She is styled Her Majesty The Queen and in Sweden is most often referred to as Queen Silvia.

She also make efforts for charitable organizations, human rights, and sign language, and opposes child sexual abuse and child pornography.

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