The King holds formal audiences
On 5 April, The King received four new ambassadors during formal audiences at the Royal Palace.
![The King with Germany's ambassador Christina Beinhoff.](/images/18.56b051f117ff862d883855/1649169581440/webb_20220405_aud_Tyskland_0338_foto_Lisa_Raihle_Rehback.jpg)
The King with Germany's ambassador Christina Beinhoff. Photo: Lisa Raihle Rehbäck/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 Christina Beinhoff from Germany
- Ambassador Federico Perazza from Uruguay
- Ambassador Rula A.J. Almhaissen from Palestine
- Ambassador Maria Luisa Escorel de Moraes from Brazil
![Uruguay's ambassador Feredico Perazza and The King during the audience.](/images/18.56b051f117ff862d883856/1649169005804/webb_20220405_aud_Uruguay_0391_foto_Lisa_Raihle_Rehback.jpg)
Uruguay's ambassador Feredico Perazza and The King during the audience. Photo: Lisa Raihle Rehbäck/The Royal Court of Sweden
![The King with Palestine's ambassador Rula A.J. Almhaissen.](/images/18.56b051f117ff862d883854/1649169005707/webb_20220405_aud_Palestina_0429_foto_Lisa_Raihle_Rehback.jpg)
The King with Palestine's ambassador Rula A.J. Almhaissen. Photo: Lisa Raihle Rehbäck/The Royal Court of Sweden
![Brazil's ambassador Maria Luisa Escorel de Moraes and The King during the audience at the Royal Palace.](/images/18.56b051f117ff862d883853/1649169005657/webb_20220405_aud_Brasilien_0443_foto_Lisa_Raihle_Rehback.jpg)
Brazil's ambassador Maria Luisa Escorel de Moraes and The King during the audience at the Royal Palace. Photo: Lisa Raihle Rehbäck/The Royal Court of Sweden
![The new ambassadors are welcomed with fanfares on arrival at the Royal Palace.](/images/18.56b051f117ff862d883852/1649169005619/webb_220405_HMK_h%C3%B6gtidliga_audienser_Sara_Friberg_Kungl_Hovstaterna-3.jpg)
The new ambassadors are welcomed with fanfares on arrival at the Royal Palace. Photo: Sara Friberg/The Royal Court of Sweden
![Brazil's ambassador Maria Luisa Escorel de Moraes and her retinue arrive in the Inner Courtyard at the Royal Palace of Stockholm.](/images/18.56b051f117ff862d883850/1649169005516/webb_220405_HMK_h%C3%B6gtidliga_audienser_Sara_Friberg_Kungl_Hovstaterna.jpg)
Brazil's ambassador Maria Luisa Escorel de Moraes and her retinue arrive in the Inner Courtyard at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. Photo: Sara Friberg/The Royal Court of Sweden
![The guard of honour at the Royal Palace for the formal audiences.](/images/18.56b051f117ff862d883857/1649169005850/webb_20220405_Hogtidliga_audienser_0493_foto_Lisa_Raihle_Rehback.jpg)
The guard of honour at the Royal Palace for the formal audiences. Photo: Sara Friberg/The Royal Court of Sweden
![Palestine's ambassador Rula A.J. Almhaissen and her retinue arrive at the Royal Palace in one of the Royal Stables' carriages.](/images/18.56b051f117ff862d883851/1649169005574/webb_220405_HMK_h%C3%B6gtidliga_audienser_Sara_Friberg_Kungl_Hovstaterna-2.jpg)
Palestine's ambassador Rula A.J. Almhaissen and her retinue arrive at the Royal Palace in one of the Royal Stables' carriages. Photo: Sara Friberg/The Royal Court of Sweden