The King holds formal audiences

On 5 May, The King received four new ambassadors during formal audiences at the Royal Palace.

The King with Cyprus's ambassador, Solon Savva.

The King with Cyprus's ambassador, Solon Savva. Photo: Lisa Raihle Rehbäck/The Royal Court of Sweden

It is accepted international practice that a new ambassador in a country is always 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 Solon Savva from Cyprus
  • Ambassador Mehreteab Mulugeta Haile from Ethiopia
  • Ambassador Cristina Maria del Rosario Ronquillo de Blodorn from Peru
  • Ambassador Henri Schumacher from Luxembourg

During the audience with Luxembourg's ambassador, The King wore the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau.

Ethiopia's ambassador Mehreteab Mulugeta Haile and The King during the audience.

Ethiopia's ambassador Mehreteab Mulugeta Haile and The King during the audience. Photo: Lisa Raihle Rehbäck/The Royal Court of Sweden

The King with Peru's ambassador Cristina Maria del Rosario Ronquillo de Blodorn.

The King with Peru's ambassador Cristina Maria del Rosario Ronquillo de Blodorn. Photo: Lisa Raihle Rehbäck/The Royal Court of Sweden

Luxembourg's ambassador Henri Schumacher and The King during the audience at the Royal Palace. During the audience, The King wore the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau.

Luxembourg's ambassador Henri Schumacher and The King during the audience at the Royal Palace. During the audience, The King wore the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau. Photo: Lisa Raihle Rehbäck/The Royal Court of Sweden

Guard of honour at the East Gate at the Royal Palace.

Guard of honour at the East Gate at the Royal Palace. Photo: Lisa Raihle Rehbäck/The Royal Court of Sweden

Ethiopia's ambassador and his retinue with officials from the Office of Ceremonies and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

Ethiopia's ambassador and his retinue with officials from the Office of Ceremonies and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Photo: Lisa Raihle Rehbäck/The Royal Court of Sweden

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