25 May 2022

The King holds formal audiences

On 25 May, The King received four new ambassadors during formal audiences at the Royal Palace.

Malta's ambassador Marlene Mizzi and The King during the audience.

Malta's ambassador Marlene Mizzi and The King during the audience. Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén/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 Gil Rossell Duchamps from Andorra
  • Ambassador Marlene Mizzi from Malta
  • Ambassador Sylvia Naa Adaawa Annoh from Ghana
  • Ambassador Muhib Mahmoud Nimrat from Jordan

During the audience with Jordan's ambassador, The King wore the Royal Jordanian Order of Al-Hussein bin Ali with Chain.

The King with Andorra's ambassador Gil Rossell Duchamps.

The King with Andorra's ambassador Gil Rossell Duchamps. Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén/The Royal Court of Sweden

The King with Ghana's ambassador Sylvia Naa Adaawa Annoh.

The King with Ghana's ambassador Sylvia Naa Adaawa Annoh. Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén/The Royal Court of Sweden

Jordan's ambassador Muhib Mahmoud Nimrat and The King during the audience at the Royal Palace. During the audience with Jordan's ambassador, The King wore the Royal Jordanian Order of Al-Hussein bin Ali with Chain.

Jordan's ambassador Muhib Mahmoud Nimrat and The King during the audience at the Royal Palace. During the audience with Jordan's ambassador, The King wore the Royal Jordanian Order of Al-Hussein bin Ali with Chain. Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén/The Royal Court of Sweden

Ghana's ambassador Sylvia Naa Adaawa Annoh with her attendant Elizabeth Sarpomaa Dodoo, together with officials from the Office of Ceremonies and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

Ghana's ambassador Sylvia Naa Adaawa Annoh with her attendant Elizabeth Sarpomaa Dodoo, together with officials from the Office of Ceremonies and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Photo: Sanna Argus Tirén/The Royal Court of Sweden