The King holds formal audiences
On Tuesday 15 February, The King received four new ambassadors during formal audiences at the Royal Palace.
![The King received Algeria's ambassador Mr Abdelaziz Djerad during a formal audience at the Royal Palace.](/images/18.60e267be17efcad42483e7/1644940040075/WEBB_952px_220215_HMK_h%C3%B6gtidliga_audienser_foto_Sanna_Argus_Tiren_Kungl_Hovstaterna-3.jpg)
The King received Algeria's ambassador Mr Abdelaziz Djerad during a formal audience at the Royal Palace. Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén/The Royal Court of Sweden
It is accepted international practice that a new ambassador in a country is 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:
- Ambassador Ahmed Adel Sobhy from the Arab Republic of Egypt
- Ambassador Masaki Noke from Japan
- Ambassador Abdelaziz Djerad from the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
- Ambassador Cui Aimin from the People's Republic of China
![Egypt's ambassador Ahmed Adel Sobhy with The King. During the audience, The King wore the Order of the Nile.](/images/18.60e267be17efcad42483e5/1644940039965/WEBB_952px_220215_HMK_h%C3%B6gtidliga_audienser_foto_Sanna_Argus_Tiren_Kungl_Hovstaterna.jpg)
Egypt's ambassador Ahmed Adel Sobhy with The King. During the audience, The King wore the Order of the Nile. Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén/The Royal Court of Sweden
![The King with Japan's ambassador Masaki Noke. During the audience, The King wore the Japanese Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum.](/images/18.60e267be17efcad42483e6/1644940040019/WEBB_952px_220215_HMK_h%C3%B6gtidliga_audienser_foto_Sanna_Argus_Tiren_Kungl_Hovstaterna-2.jpg)
The King with Japan's ambassador Masaki Noke. During the audience, The King wore the Japanese Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum. Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén/The Royal Court of Sweden
![China's ambassador Cui Aimin and The King during the audience at the Royal Palace.](/images/18.60e267be17efcad42483e8/1644940040125/WEBB_952px_220215_HMK_h%C3%B6gtidliga_audienser_foto_Sanna_Argus_Tiren_Kungl_Hovstaterna-4.jpg)
China's ambassador Cui Aimin and The King during the audience at the Royal Palace. Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén/The Royal Court of Sweden