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:
- Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden
- Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland
- Princess Madeleine, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland
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![]() Queen Silvia in 2013 | |
Queen consort of Sweden | |
Tenure | 19 June 1976 – present |
Born | Silvia Renate Sommerlath 23 December 1943 Heidelberg, Germany |
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Father | Walther Sommerlath |
Mother | Alice Soares de Toledo |
Religion | Church of Sweden |
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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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