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.

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.

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.

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.

China's ambassador Cui Aimin and The King during the audience at the Royal Palace. Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén/The Royal Court of Sweden