The King during his birthday celebrations. Photo: Markus Dahlberg/Scanpix
The King's birthday was celebrated according to tradition with music from the Drum corps, the Music Corps, the Band of the Life Guards, the Changing of the Guard, a 21-gun salute from Skeppsholmen, and flowers and drawings from a huge number of children.
The King being congratulated on his birthday. Photo: Markus Dahlberg/Scanpix
The Queen, The Crown Princess and Princess Madeleine watched the celebrations from one of the palace balconies. Prince Carl Philip was unable to attend as he was away from home. Mr. Daniel Westling will not be taking part in official engagements until after the wedding.