7 December 2021

The King presents the Prince Eugen Medal

On Tuesday 7 December, The King presented the Prince Eugen Medal during a ceremony at the Royal Palace.

The King presents the Prince Eugen Medal, an award for outstanding artistic achievements.

The King presents the Prince Eugen Medal, an award for outstanding artistic achievements. Photo: Mattias Hellström/SPA

The Prince Eugen Medal was instituted by King Gustaf V in connection with Prince Eugen's 80th birthday in 1945.

The King presents the medal to textile artist Malin Lager.

The King presents the medal to textile artist Malin Lager. Photo: Mattias Hellström/SPA

Medal winners for 2021

  • Konstnär Leif Elggren
  • Konstnär Rolf Hanson
  • Textilkonstnär Malin Lager
  • Arkitekt Pálmar Kristmundsson
  • Konstnär Irma Salo-Jaeger

Leif Elggren was unable to attend the ceremony.

Islandic architect Pálmar Kristmundsson receives the Prince Eugen Medal from The King.

Islandic architect Pálmar Kristmundsson receives the Prince Eugen Medal from The King. Photo: Mattias Hellström/SPA

The Prince Eugen Medal, with the ladies' version to the right.

The Prince Eugen Medal, with the ladies' version to the right. Photo: Mattias Hellström/SPA

The King with the medal winners in Princess Sibylla's Apartments at the Royal Palace.

The King with the medal winners in Princess Sibylla's Apartments at the Royal Palace. Photo: Mattias Hellström/SPA