The King holds formal audiences
On 27 September, The King received four new ambassadors during formal audiences at the Royal Palace.

The King receives Mexico's ambassador Alejandro Alday González. 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:
- The United Mexican States, Alejandro Alday González
- The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Seddik Saoudi
- The State of Qatar, Nadia Al-Sheebi
- The Republic of Armenia, Anna Aghadjanian

The King greets Algeria's ambassador Seddik Saoudi. Photo: Lisa Raihle Rehbäck/The Royal Court of Sweden

The King receives Qatar's ambassador Nadia Al-Sheebi. Photo: Lisa Raihle Rehbäck/The Royal Court of Sweden

The King with Armenia's ambassador Anna Aghadjanian. Photo: Lisa Raihle Rehbäck/The Royal Court of Sweden

The Armed Forces Music Corps played as the ambassadors arrived. Photo: Lisa Raihle Rehbäck/The Royal Court of Sweden