6 September 2023

The King holds formal audiences

On 6 September, The King received four new ambassadors during formal audiences at the Royal Palace.

The King receives Angola's ambassador Cecília Caldeira da Conceição Rosário.

The King receives Angola's ambassador Cecília Caldeira da Conceição Rosário. Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén/The Royal Court of Sweden

It is accepted international practice that a new ambassador in a country is always given the opportunity to meet the head of state, although the ceremonies vary in different countries. In Sweden, the reception of a foreign envoy follows a traditional ceremony, and is quite unique with its centuries old traditions.

The foreign envoys received by The King during the formal audiences were:

  • Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Tran Van Tuan
  • Republic of Angola, Cecília Caldeira da Conceição Rosário
  • Ireland, Barbara Jones
  • Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, Ram Swarth Ray
The King greets Vietnam's ambassador Tran Van Tuan.

The King greets Vietnam's ambassador Tran Van Tuan. Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén/The Royal Court of Sweden

The King receives Ireland's ambassador Barbara Jones.

The King receives Ireland's ambassador Barbara Jones. Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén/The Royal Court of Sweden

The King with Nepal's ambassador Ram Swarth Ray.

The King with Nepal's ambassador Ram Swarth Ray. Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén/The Royal Court of Sweden

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