Director Niklas Zennström, founder of Skype, greets The Queen after receiving H.M. The King's Medal in 12th size. Photo: Janerik Henriksson/Scanpix
On Thursday 7 February, The King awarded medals in Queen Lovisa Ulrika's Dining Hall at the Royal Palace of Stockholm.
H.M. The King's Medal
12th size with chain
President of the Court of Appeal Fredrik Wersäll For significant work in the Swedish legal system.
12th size with the ribbon of the Order of the Seraphim
Director Rune Andersson For valuable contributions within Swedish industry. Consul General Viveca Ax:son Johnson For significant contributions within Swedish society. Former County Governor Lars Eric Ericsson For valuable contributions within Swedish administration and society. Former County Governor Eva Eriksson For significant contributions within Swedish administration and society. Lawyer Johan Gernandt For outstanding contributions within the Swedish banking system and Swedish and international business law. Director Kurt Hellström For significant contributions to Swedish industry. Vice-Admiral Peter Nordahl For outstanding contributions within Swedish military affairs. Former Minister Maud Olofsson For many years of outstanding political achievement. Former spokeswoman Maria Wetterstrand For many years of significant work in Swedish politics.
12th size with a bright blue ribbon
Director Per Stenström For significant contributions to Swedish industry. Director Niklas Zennström For significant contributions to Swedish industry and society.
8th size with the ribbon of the Order of the Seraphim
Palace Bailiff Gunnar Haeger For meritorious services as The King's Palace Bailiff at the Royal Djurgården Administration. Professor Arne Jarrick For valuable contributions within Swedish humanistic research and Swedish academia. Professor Arne V Johansson For significant contributions within Swedish scientific research and Swedish academia. County Custodian of Antiquities Marita Jonsson For significant contributions as a custodian of culture. Lieutenant Colonel Claes Naréus For meritorious services as an aide to H.M. The King. Professor Emerita Britt-Marie Sjöberg For outstanding scientific achievements within molecular biology. Director Ulrik Swedrup For valuable contributions to Sweden's cultural heritage.
The Litteris et Artibus Medal
Actor Åke Lundqvist For outstanding artistic contributions as an actor. Cellist Per Nyström For outstanding artistic contributions as a cellist. Author Vibeke Olsson Falk For outstanding artistic contributions as an author. Actress Kristina Törnqvist For outstanding artistic contributions as an actress. Actor Sven Wollter For outstanding artistic contributions as an actor.
H.M. The King's Medal
8th size with a bright blue ribbon
Environmental Manager Alice Bah Kuhnke For valuable contributions to Swedish society and environmental awareness. Technical Manager Kurt Blomquist For significant work in stage design at the Royal Swedish Opera. Stage Designer Ann-Margret Fyregård For outstanding contributions as a costume designer and stage designer. Rector Patrik Göransson For valuable contributions to Estonian-Swedish cultural heritage. Museum Director Yvonne Jacobsson For valuable contributions to Jewish cultural heritage in Sweden. Dancer Lasse Kühler For significant contributions as a dancer. Artist Tomas Ledin For valuable contributions to Swedish popular music. Yachtsman Fredrik Lööf For outstanding sporting achievements as a yachtsman. Yachtsman Max Salminen For outstanding sporting achievements as a yachtsman.