5 April 2022

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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