The Royal Court

The Crown Princess attends a memorial ceremony

Laying a wreath at the Hammarskjöld family grave in Uppsala's Old Cemetery. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt
On Sunday 18 September, The Crown Princess attended a memorial ceremony in Uppsala to mark Dag Hammarskjöld's death 50 years ago.
The memorial ceremony began by laying a wreath at the Hammarskjöld family grave in Uppsala's Old Cemetery.
 
The Crown Princess then listened to a seminar at Uppsala University. The speaker was Jan Eliassonexternal link, opens in new window, former Minister for Foreign Affairs and President of the United Nations General Assembly.
 
Find out more about the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundationexternal link, opens in new window and the memorial ceremonyexternal link, opens in new window on 18 September.