THE ROYAL COURT ANNUAL REPORT 2009 CONTENTS

THE YEAR IN BRIEF ...... 4 CARL XVI GUSTAF – SWEDEN’S HEAD OF STATE ...... 5 REPORT FROM THE MARSHAL OF THE REALM ...... 6

THE ROYAL COURT The Royal Court – in the service of The King ...... 7 Financial reporting ...... 7 Use of funds within the Court Administration ...... 8 Staff ...... 9

THE COURT ADMINISTRATION Offi ce of the Marshal of the Realm ...... 10 Offi ce of the Marshal of the Court with Offi ce of Ceremonies ...... 12 H.M. The Queen’s Household ...... 16 H.R.H. The Crown Princess's Household ...... 19 H.R.H. The Duchess of Halland’s Household ...... 21 The Royal Mews ...... 22

THE PALACE ADMINISTRATION The Royal Collections with the Bernadotte Library ...... 24 The Offi ce of the Governor of the Royal Palaces ...... 28 - Stockholm Palace Administration ...... 30 - Drottningholm Palace Administration with the Crown Lands ...... 31 - Gripsholm Castle Administration...... 33

ROYAL DJURGÅRDEN ADMINISTRATION Operations ...... 34

ROYAL PALACE ADMINISTRATION ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2009 Notes to the fi nancial statements ...... 36 Financial statements ...... 37 Auditor’s report ...... 41

ROYAL DJURGÅRDEN ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2009 Notes to the fi nancial statements ...... 42 Financial statements ...... 43 Auditor’s report ...... 44 Diagram overview ...... 45 theme: state visits ...... 46 theme: the bicentenary ...... 48 theme: the eu presidency ...... 49 theme: cabinet meetings ...... 50 Medal presentations ...... 52 calendar – Excerpts from the Royal Family’s offi cial programme ...... 54 Royal glossary ...... 63 Organisation ...... 64

THE ROYAL COURT 2009 3 THE YEAR IN BRIEF

The Bicentenary and the EU Presidency were key features of the programme of activities ■ Two outgoing state visits. The King opened the Parliamentary Session, and held cabinet meetings and meetings of the Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs. Twenty fi ve ambassadors were received during formal audiences ■ Offi cial dinners, ministerial lunches and the traditional dinner for the Nobel Laureates ■ Offi cial exchange of visits during the Bicentenary between Sweden and Finland ■ Several audiences in connection with the Swedish EU Presidency

Two royal engagements announced ■ Crown Princess Victoria and Mr Daniel Westling engaged ■ Princess Madeleine and Jonas Bergström LL.M. engaged ■ Haga Palace prepared for use as a royal residence once again

Extensive eff orts on behalf of children, the elderly and people with dementia ■ The Queen arranged a seminar in connection with the 20th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child ■ 10th anniversary of the World Childhood Foundation – many events held in Sweden and abroad ■ Silviahemmet’s teaching model is also launched in Germany ■ Queen Silvia’s Prayer Book benefi ts the Church of Sweden’s charitable work

Record number of visitors to the royal palaces ■ 880,680 visitors to the royal palaces, of which around 616,300 visited the Royal Palace of Stockholm ■ A focus on garden tourism at Drottningholm Palace ■ Many popular musical events held at the Royal Palace of Stockholm ■ The Open Palace event on Sweden’s National Day drew a record number of visitors

Royal cultural heritage initiatives ■ Restoration of the Bernadotte Gallery and Princess Sibylla’s offi cial guest apartments completed ■ Restoration work and environmental improvements in the Hall of State and the Halls of the Orders of Chivalry ■ New digital image databank makes documenting and researching the royal cultural heritage easier ■ Continued focus on energy-related and environmental work ■ Positive experiences from electric car trial at the Royal Mews ■ Energy-saving initiatives reduce energy consumption by around 90,000 kWh ■ Pilot studies started in relation to the installation of solar cells at the Royal Palace of Stockholm

4 THE ROYAL COURT 2009 The King declares the Parliamentary Session open. King Carl XVI Gustaf – Sweden’s Head of State

SWEDEN’S HEAD OF STATE. The Swedish Constitution Act rules that the “holder of Sweden’s throne is the nation’s Head of State”. Sweden is thus a constitutional monarchy. Sweden’s King, Carl XVI Gustaf, came to the throne in 1973, and is the 74th monarch. The organisation that surrounds the Head of State is called the Royal Court.

Sweden is one of the oldest monarchies in the world. A castle The Swedish Constitution Act also states that The King shall has stood on the site of the Royal Palace for over a thousand chair information and change of government cabinet meetings, years. There has been a reigning monarch at the castle for and meetings of the Advisory Council on Foreign Aff airs. several centuries, right up to the present day. The King shall also open the Parliamentary Session. In all The Swedish monarchy has performed its duties in vari- other respects, it is the monarch’s duty to represent Sweden ous diff erent forms throughout history. As with our Nordic at incoming and outgoing state visits, and to receive foreign neighbours, Denmark and Norway, Sweden is now a consti- ambassadors for accreditation. tutional monarchy, which means that the monarchy’s author- If The King is prevented from carrying out his duties as ity is regulated by the constitution. Head of State, for example due to foreign visits to distant The offi cial duties of the Swedish monarchy are chiefl y or inaccessible regions, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Carl symbolic, as a “collective representative and symbol of the Philip or Princess Madeleine (in order of succession) step in country”. as temporary representatives.

THE ROYAL COURT 2009 5 Report from the Marshal of the Realm

of State on current issues on a number of occasions. Deci- sions on which events to take part in are made based on the need for a broad knowledge of social conditions. The Royal Court is also responsible for preserving and dis- playing the cultural heritage that is associated with the history of the monarchy. Last year, 880,680 visits were registered at the royal palaces, of which more than 616,300 were to the Royal Palace of Stockholm. Visitor activities are fi nanced via entrance fees. The increase in the allocation from the 2008 fi nancial year on- wards is due to factors such as the need for heightened security measures and covering The Crown Princess’s additional offi cial commitments. This has been taken into account when allocating the allocation within the internal budget. Risk analyses have there- Former Marshal of the Realm Ingemar Eliasson. fore been carried out for all the royal palaces, and the surveillance centre staffi ng increases have been made permanent. During the The announcement on 24 February of Crown Princess Vic- year, the restoration of the guest apartments was completed, and toria’s engagement to Mr Daniel Westling and the announce- the work to restore the Halls of the Orders of Chivalry and the ment of Princess Madeleine’s engagement to Jonas Bergström Hall of State began. In all these cases, the issue of ensuring pro- LL.M. has had a signifi cant impact on the fi nancial year. All tection for irreplaceable cultural values has been central, together the Royal Court’s offi ces and departments were involved in with the safety of staff , guests and visitors in these rooms. planning the weddings. The fact that the heir to the Swedish The proportion of the allocation increase required in order to throne is getting married is an aff air of state. The Royal Court fi nance the additional activities of The Crown Princess is being has therefore been temporarily provided with an increased used to gradually build up the service required by The Crown state allocation as part-fi nancing for the event. Princess and her siblings. During the year, work began on be- The entire Royal Family participates in The King’s func- half of The Crown Princess Couple to prepare Haga Palace tion in accordance with the Swedish Consti- for offi cial functions and as their residence. This tution Act of representing Sweden. Over the work is being carried out by the National Property course of the year, the Royal Family as a whole Board in consultation with the Royal Court and has received 1,624 inquiries regarding participa- the Swedish Security Service. tion. The King and Queen participated in 493 According to government instructions, 51 per- diff erent events, both separately and together. cent of the government allocation is apportioned In addition, there is an ever growing demand to the Court Administration, and 49 percent to for interviews and other forms of media involve- the Palace Administration. The majority of the ment, as well as public demand for information expenditure, 61 percent, consists of salaries and about the work of the Royal Family and the social security contributions. The funds granted to Royal Court. During the year, 560 requests for the Court Administration are used to fi nance all involvement in various forms of media were re- Marshal of the Realm Svante offi cial representation and programme activities, ceived. Public information is provided primarily Lindqvist assumed offi ce on ceremonial and other transportation, communi- 1 January 2010. via the internet and e-mail. cation and overall management of all operations A considerable number of visiting Heads of State and gov- at the Royal Court. This is carried out at a cost equivalent to ernment have been granted audiences, as have representatives around SEK 6 per inhabitant in Sweden. The cost of running from international organisations. The presidents of Brazil, and maintaining the cultural heritage consisting of the royal pal- Russia, Palestine and South Korea and the Secretary-Gener- aces and their eff ects amounts to the same. This should be seen al of the United Nations and the President of the European as evidence of effi cient administration and a good return on tax Commission have thus been invited to audiences, receptions revenue. and dinners. State visits have been carried out to Italy and the Netherlands. These state visits were planned and implemented Stockholm, January 2010 in accordance with guidelines drawn up jointly by the Offi ce of the Marshal of the Realm and the Government Offi ces. In order to fulfi l his duties, the Head of State must be well- informed. For this purpose, three cabinet briefi ngs have been Ingemar Eliasson held. In addition, individual ministers have briefed the Head Former Marshal of the Realm

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The King is congratulated on his birthday in the Outer Courtyard at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. The Royal Court – in the service of The King

THE ROYAL COURT’S chief duty is to assist the Head of State and other members of the Royal Family in their offi cial obligations. This duty also includes preserving and protecting the royal cultural heritage, and exhibiting this cultural heritage to the wider public. The King’s motto, “For Sweden – With the Times”, serves as a guide for everything we do at the Royal Court.

The Royal Court’s duties are divided up as follows: must provide clear reporting on how this allocation is used ■ Programme of activities and representation (see page 8). ■ Preservation and maintenance of cultural heritage ■ Visitor activities 2. THE PALACE ADMINISTRATION is fi nanced partly ■ Management of several overall functions by the state allocation, and partly by income from guided tours of the royal palaces and sales from the royal gift shops. For the purposes of state funding and reporting, the Royal In organisational terms, the Palace Administration comprises Court is divided up into three separate units, which diff er in the Royal Collections with the Bernadotte Library and the relation to fi nancing and the manner of reporting: Offi ce of the Governor of the Royal Palaces with their palace administrations. Income and expenditure for the Palace Ad- 1. THE COURT ADMINISTRATION is fi nanced by an ministration’s activities are reported on pages 36 – 40. allocation from the state, called the Appanage. In organisa- tional terms, the Court Administration comprises the Of- 3. THE ROYAL DJURGÅRDEN ADMINISTRATION fi ce of the Marshal of the Realm, the Offi ce of the Marshal (RDA) comes under the Offi ce of the Governor. Operations of the Court, H.M. The Queen’s Household, H.R.H. The are self-fi nancing through rental and leasing income. Rev- Crown Princess’s Household, H.R.H. The Duchess of Hal- enue and expenses should balance in the long-term, and any land’s Household and the Royal Mews. According to an possible surplus is used solely for the long-term and sustain- agreement with the government, the Court Administration able development of Royal Djurgården (see pages 42 – 43).

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State allocation from the Swedish Riksdag addition to these employees, a considerable number of people Last year, the Royal Court received a total of SEK 117.1 mil- are taken on each year on temporary assignments, for ex- lion (109.5) from the state, an increase of 6.9 percent com- ample in connection with offi cial and gala dinners, and dur- pared with the previous year. According to an agreement with ing the summer season in the parks and for visitor activities. the government, 51 percent of the state allocation, or SEK These temporary assignments correspond to around 61 (62) 60.0 million (55.9), is apportioned to the Court Administra- full-time posts on an annual basis, and provide employment tion, and 49 percent, or SEK 57.1 million (53.7) to the Palace for around 550 individuals every year. Regular seminars and Administration. Revenue from visitor and retailing activities lectures are organised as part of the Royal Court’s skills de- amounted to SEK 59.6 (47.8) million. The fi nancial result velopment programme, mainly on subjects of a historical and for RDA amounted to SEK –10.5 (12.1) million. cultural nature. Several training courses have been conducted on subjects relating to organisation, leadership and working State allocation over the past fi ve years, environment. As more and more routines and information excluding non-recurring items management processes are carried out using computer sys- Amounts in SEK millions 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 tems, there has been a particular focus on improving all em- ployees’ IT skills. For example, the new employee reporting The Court Administration 56.4 54.8 50.1 49.6 48.6 system means that the registration and reporting of salaries, Palace Administration 53.7 52.7 48.1 47.9 47.0 holidays and any overtime is carried out using computerised Change compared with previous 2.4 9.6 0.6 2.0 1.1 routines. The system also brings environmental benefi ts in year (%) the form of reduced use of paper and lower postage costs. Use of funds within the Court Administration Stimulating working environment and low The Appanage, i.e. the part of the state allocation that fi nanc- levels of absence due to sickness es the Court Administration, has been distributed among the The Royal Court is proactive in its eff orts to minimise the various organisational units. The majority of the departments’ risk of ill health. All staff are covered by an agreement that the expenditure, 72 percent, comprises salaries, including social Royal Court has entered into with a healthcare company. The security contributions. Total expenditure for the departments company has been engaged mainly with the aim of prevent- within the Court Administration is distributed as follows: ing illness by carrying out an ergonomic review of workplaces and conducting risk assessments, as well as individual health ■ 30 (29) percent for such overall management as comes promotion measures. A contribution is off ered every year under the organisation of the Offi ce of the Marshal of the to support employees’ own fi tness activities. Every year, the Realm. The personnel and functions that are included in Personnel Department arranges a health day including out- the Offi ce serve all the various activities of the Court and door activities. Absence due to sickness was 2.4 (2.4) percent, Palace Administrations. which is below the national average. One explanation for the extremely low sickness fi gures may be that the Royal Court’s ■ 21 (23) percent for such activities as come under the or- employees have a strong commitment to and interest in their ganisation of the Offi ce of the Marshal of the Court with work, as well as a stimulating working environment, with a Offi ce of Ceremonies, consisting chiefl y of costs relating valuable royal cultural heritage to protect. to offi cial representation and travel.

■ 20 (20) percent for such activities as come under the or- ganisation of H.M. The Queen’s Household, chiefl y costs relating to staff within the royal household who work in the kitchens and serve at offi cial dinners at the Royal Palace of Stockholm and Drottningholm Palace.

■ 8 (8) percent for such activities as come under the organi- sation of H.R.H. The Crown Princess’s Household.

■ 21 (20) percent for such activities as come under the or- ganisation of the Royal Mews, of which around half of expenditure is attributable to ceremonial transportation.

History, culture and IT The Queen was involved in producing the prayer book and choosing the prayers. The Royal Court had a total of 216 (212) permanent employ- The King took all the photographs in the prayer book. The God in Disguise concert, recorded in the Hall of State at the Royal Palace of Stockholm, ees during the year, equivalent to 203 (199) full-time posts. In and The Music of the Bernadottes are available on CD.

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The Steward of the Royal Household makes the fi nal preparations for The King and Queen’s reciprocal dinner during the state visit to Italy.

Employees with integrity and unique professions modern technology. The transfer of skills over time requires The Royal Court’s task of representing, preserving and ex- continuity, careful planning and a long-term approach. In hibiting a living cultural heritage places high demands on our many cases, skills are passed on over a long period of practi- employees in terms of integrity, accuracy and a feeling for cal training. Much of the specifi c knowledge that exists in high quality. This is the workplace of a large number of high- relation to how a royal family performs its offi cial duties and ly qualifi ed specialists representing unique professions and is presented, managed and developed is therefore passed craftsmanship. With their specialist knowledge, all employees down from older employees to younger ones. In order to en- make a professional contribution towards ensuring that the sure that these skills are passed on, these periods of overlap Head of State and the Royal Family are able to carry out will need to be extended over varying periods of time. This their representative duties successfully and with a high level generational change means that signifi cant levels of resources of quality, both in Sweden and abroad. will be needed in order to cover the Royal Court’s additional salary costs during the next few years. Retirement and the need to recruit A review of the Royal Court’s future staff supply has revealed Staff 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 that almost 30 percent of employees will reach retirement age Number of permanent employees 216 212 210 209 200 over the course of the next fi ve years. This will place consid- Proportion of female employees, % 52 51 50 50 50 erable demands on the organisation, and will require special recruitment eff orts and increased resources. Many of the Proportion of male employees, % 48 49 50 50 50 administrative tasks have been rationalised and streamlined, Average age 50.3 50.4 50.5 51 50.3 but the majority of the work is still unique craftsmanship and Absence due to sickness as a 2.4 2.4 2.6 3.0 3.3 work that must be done by hand, and cannot be replaced by percentage of working hours

THE ROYAL COURT 2009 9 THE COURT ADMINISTRATION The Office of the Marshal of the Realm

The King and Queen are interviewed by the Swedish media during the state visit to Italy. Royal task of leading and coordinating

THE OFFICE OF THE MARSHAL OF THE REALM is the Marshal of the Realm’s staff offi ce, which is responsi- ble for leading and coordinating activities within the Royal Court on behalf of the Head of State. The Marshal of the Realm is head of the Royal Court, and is responsible for contact with the Riksdag and the government.

The Marshal of the Realm chairs a management council, ious dioceses. The Royal Court Parish is a diocese in itself, which comprises the directors of the various offi ces and staff and is a non-territorial parish within the Church of Sweden. functions. The Offi ce of the Marshal of the Realm includes During the year, the secretariat has dealt with matters of the Secretariat, and the Personnel, Finance and Information a legal and administrative nature. These include requests for departments. The offi ce also has responsibility for ceremonial permission to use pictures of the Royal Family and the royal music. symbols. The secretariat also handles inquiries from research- Furthermore, the offi ce has a number of functions at The ers requesting access to material in the Bernadotte archives. King’s disposal. These include the Mistress of the Robes, The secretariat is responsible for developing the Court Direc- who has an advisory function and takes part in state visits tory each year, and for preparing and participating in medal within Sweden, as well as in other ceremonies as requested presentations, which are reported on pages 52 – 53. by The King; the Principal Secretary, who deals with issues of a general administrative and legal nature; and the Solici- Two royal engagements announced tors to The King, who act as legal advisers. There is also the On 24 February, the engagement of Crown Princess Victoria Medical Household, with the physician to The King and the to Mr Daniel Westling was announced at a cabinet briefi ng. court dentist. In accordance with § 5 of the Order of Succession, The King The offi ce also includes the Ecclesiastical Household, previously had to obtain the government’s permission for which comprises a chaplain to The King, the Pastor of the Crown Princess Victoria to marry Mr Daniel Westling. On Court parish, a court organist and court priests from the var- 11 August 2009, it was announced at Solliden that Princess

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Madeleine was engaged to Jonas Bergström LL.M. In ac- the Realm also organises a large number of musical events cordance with the Order of Succession, The King again had at the Royal Palace of Stockholm and Riddarholm Church. to obtain the government’s permission before this engage- During the summer, a series of popular concerts was held ment could take place. at Riddarholm Church featuring some of the most promi- nent performers of Gregorian and baroque music. Musical A great deal of media and public interest church services and organ concerts under the directorship of The Information Department has dealt with a large number the court organist are held in the Royal Chapel. of matters and inquiries from both the mass media and the The Bernadotte Library houses a priceless musical ar- general public. Around 560 (360) requests for interviews were chive that is made available to the public in various ways. received during the year, mainly for interviews with The King During the year, four popular piano concerts were given in and Queen. The King and Queen gave 43 interviews. A special the library, with music from the collections of various kings press briefi ng was arranged at Drottningholm Palace on 1 July and queens. for 60 Brussels correspondents ahead of Sweden assuming The Royal Palace of Stockholm is also the venue of the presidency of the EU. Before each outgoing state visit, press well-attended annual Music at the Palace event. briefi ngs are arranged with the media in the country to be vis- ited. The department also receives a vast number of inquiries Military Staff of The King and the aides from the general public, by telephone, letter and e-mail. The Military Staff of The King is part of the Swedish Armed Much of the last two years has been devoted to a docu- Forces, and is subject to The King’s orders. The Military mentary about the Bernadotte dynasty, produced by Gregor Staff is led by the Chief of Staff , and its duty is to support Nowinski. The documentary will be broadcast on TV4 in the The King and the Royal Court in defence-related activity. spring of 2010. A considerable amount of time was spent in Aides also serve in the Military Staff . The word “aide” autumn 2009 dealing with negotiations and decisions relat- has its roots in the Latin word “adiuto”, which means to ing to TV and radio broadcast rights for the Crown Princess help or support. An aide at the Swedish Court is thus an Couple’s wedding. offi cer who assists a royal personage in service. There are The Information Department is also responsible for currently 12 aides (from Majors to Colonels) in service to the development and maintenance of the Court’s website, The King, and they serve for a month at a time. Crown www.kungahuset.se. Princess Victoria has fi ve aides and Prince Carl Philip has two aides, who form a pool from which an aide serves on a Royal foundations for research, culture and weekly basis. good causes The aides have an important function as the fi rst point of The Finance Department is responsible for fi nances and fi - contact for organisers and various court offi cials when pro- nancial reporting at the Royal Court, as well as for the Royal gramme items are to be carried out. They are constantly on Family’s private fi nances. The Offi ce of the Treasurer of the hand, ensuring that the royal personages are well-informed Court also deals with issues relating to Solliden and Sten- about the various programmes and events. The aides also hammar, as well as several foundations that have come into make sure that transport and security requirements are taken being over the years through fundraising in connection with care of. At times the job involves a degree of communication special royal occasions. The foundations distribute their pro- with the media, in cooperation with the Information Depart- ceeds to various good causes, and they produce their own ment. During foreign trips, the aides have a greater role in fi nancial reports. assisting the royal personages in relation to both scheduled and unscheduled activities. Hovnet – a fast and eff ective internal information channel The Personnel Department is responsible for staff and salary administration, as well as skills development and recruitment issues at the Royal Court. The department is also responsible for internal communication, which is increasingly dissemi- nated via the Royal Court’s intranet. The intranet ensures that everyone receives the same information at the same time, and boosts the sense of community among the staff . It is also an important tool in terms of sharing knowledge, since infor- mation that used to be diffi cult to access can now be searched for easily via the intranet.

Popular Bernadotte concerts Crown Princess Victoria and Mr Daniel Westling at their engagement reception As well as ceremonial music, the Offi ce of the Marshal of at the Royal Palace, where they met representatives of offi cial Sweden.

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In connection with the Bicentenary, The King opened a cultural historical exhibition at the Royal Armoury in Stockholm. Here, The King, The Queen and The Crown Princess are shown around by exhibition curator Per Sandin. The Bicentenary and the Swedish Presidency of the EU were key features of 2009

THE OFFICE OF THE MARSHAL OF THE COURT and the Offi ce of Ceremonies are responsible for the planning, preparation and fulfi lment of the Royal Family’s public engagements and offi cial representation in the form of state ceremonies, audiences, visits abroad, dinners, lunches, receptions, offi cial gifts, letters of thanks, letters of congratulations, condolences etc.

The Offi ce of the Marshal of the Realm works according to emonies is served by the Grand Master of Ceremonies, the The King’s role of collective symbol and representative of Master of Ceremonies, the Deputy Master of Ceremonies, Sweden, in his capacity as Head of State. The Offi ce has the Lords in Waiting and Chamberlains. The Offi ce of the Mar- key task of supporting the Head of State in carrying out those shal of the Court also includes the Linen Chamber, which duties that are incumbent upon The King in accordance with manages laundry and linen. Sweden’s constitution in relation to state visits, audiences, the The King and the Royal Family received a total of 1,624 opening of the Parliamentary Session, cabinet meetings and (1,488) inquiries regarding their participation in various events the Advisory Council on Foreign Aff airs. during the year. The large number of inquiries should be seen The Offi ce of Ceremonies comes under the Offi ce of the as evidence that the Swedish people genuinely appreciate the Marshal of the Court, and is responsible for ceremonies dur- work carried out by The King and the Royal Family on behalf ing state visits, offi cial dinners, formal audiences, diplomatic of the country. Taking into account programme items included receptions and other offi cial representation, as well as during in state visits, The King took part in 203 (111) engagements royal christenings, weddings and funerals. The Offi ce of Cer- on his own, and 182 (122) together with The Queen. In addi-

12 THE ROYAL COURT 2009 THE COURT ADMINISTRATION The Office of the Marshal of the Court tion to these engagements, The King also participated in sev- ing the 200th anniversary of the separation of Finland from eral audiences and meetings at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. Sweden after more than 600 years. The aim of the project was Annually recurring offi cial programme items for The King in- to reinforce the solidarity between the two countries. The year clude the opening of the Parliamentary Session, the receiving began with an event at the Swedish Riksdag attended by Swed- of foreign ambassadors at ceremonial audiences and partici- ish and Finnish members of parliament, in the presence of The pation in Sweden’s National Day celebrations, together with King and Queen and the Finnish President, Tarja Halonen. The other members of the Royal Family. As a result of the extensive programme for President Halonen’s offi cial visit also included programme and the large number of high-level visits in con- visits to Botkyrka and Södertälje, where integration issues were nection with the Swedish Presidency of the EU and the Bicen- studied. In June, The King opened the 1809 exhibition, which tenary, no incoming state visits took place during the year. was arranged by the Royal Armoury in association with the National Museum of Finland in Helsinki. Crown Princess Victoria’s engagement to In August, The King, The Queen and Crown Princess Vic- Mr Daniel Westling toria travelled along the coast of Norrland, including visits to A reception was held in the spring in connection with the royal Sävar and Ratan where the last pitched battles were fought in engagement, at which Mr Daniel Westling was introduced to the war with Russia. The King and the Russian Ambassador offi cial Sweden and the guests were given the opportunity to Alexander Kadakin laid wreaths at the memorial in Pitsund, congratulate the couple on their engagement. Guests at the re- which was erected to commemorate fi ghting in 1809. The jour- ception included representatives from the Swedish parliament, ney made by The King, The Queen and The Crown Princess government and local authorities, county governors, representa- also took them to Haparanda and Tornio, where the På Gränsen tives from the business community and various organisations. shopping centre is an example of the opportunities for Swedish- Finnish cooperation, both today and in the future. Bicentenary year of Swedish-Finnish events During an offi cial reciprocal visit to Finland later that The Bicentenary 1809 was a government project highlight- month, The King and Queen’s visits included the cities of Turku and Tampere. During another visit to Finland in Oc- tober, The King and President Halonen unveiled two works of art at Hanasaari to mark the Bicentenary. The EU Presidency and audiences for international leaders In connection with Sweden assuming presidency of the EU on 1 July from the Czech Republic, the Head of State has had a signifi cant representative role. The King gave an audience for President of the European Commission José Manuel Bar- roso, the EU commissioners and the Swedish government. That same evening, The King and Queen attended the in- auguration ceremony for Sweden’s presidency of the EU at Skansen. In connection with the EU’s meetings with Brazil and Russia, The King received President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and President Dmitry Medvedev. These presidential meetings also gave Sweden the opportunity to discuss bilat- eral issues with Brazil and Russia. The King and The King and Queen also received the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, the South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak and his wife, and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon. State visits to Italy and the Netherlands During the year, The King and Queen carried out outgoing state visits to Italy and the Netherlands. State visits are carried out at the request of the Swedish government, and are planned in close consultation with the Government Offi ces. Clear ob- jectives are formulated for each state visit, which then serve as a guide when planning the programme. The Offi ce of the Mar- shal of the Realm and the Government Offi ces have worked together to produce a set of guidelines for this planning work. The Bicentenary year was launched in the presence of The King and Queen and The active participation of ministers emphasises the impor- the Finnish President Tarja Halonen at the Swedish Riksdag.

THE ROYAL COURT 2009 13 THE COURT ADMINISTRATION The Office of the Marshal of the Court tance of state visits in relation to maintaining Sweden’s inter- government, authorities, municipalities, county councils and national links. Each state visit requires a considerable amount the business community, culture and sport, and the media. of preparation, involving close cooperation with embassies, the Representatives from the diplomatic corps accredited in Ministry for Foreign Aff airs and the government of the host Stockholm are also invited. During state visits and other of- country, as well as with commercial organisations and cultural fi cial visits, The King and Queen invite guests to gala dinners institutions. This work involves detailed planning, checking the and offi cial lunches. Furthermore, The King and Queen hold programme and preliminary visits. cabinet lunches, ministerial lunches and a dinner for the No- The King and Queen attended Lithuania’s thousandth bel Laureates. The King also traditionally performs his offi - anniversary celebrations in July, together with Queen Mar- cial duties for invited Swedish and foreign guests in the form grethe II of Denmark and King Harald V of Norway. You can of hunts followed by lunches or dinners. In all, The King and fi nd out more about the programmes for these state visits on Queen invited around 3,150 (3,100) guests to the Royal Pal- the theme pages 46 – 47. ace of Stockholm and during state visits abroad. Formal audiences, meetings of the Advisory Municipal visits to Salem and Eskilstuna Council on Foreign Aff airs and Cabinet The King and Queen paid a visit to Salem Municipality dur- meetings ing the year, as part of their goal of visiting all the municipali- The King’s duties include receiving and accrediting foreign ties in Stockholm county. The programme included visits to ambassadors from countries with which Sweden has diplo- local businesses, schools and homes for the elderly. On Swe- matic links, during formal audiences at the Royal Palace. In den’s National Day, The King and Queen visited Eskilstuna, 2009, The King received 25 ambassadors. He also held meet- which was celebrating its 350th anniversary, and that evening ings of the Advisory Council on Foreign Aff airs and Cabinet the entire Royal Family arrived at Skansen in horse-drawn meetings with the government. You can fi nd out more about state coaches, as is traditional. the Head of State’s constitutional duties on pages 50 – 51. Commitments to the climate, integration The Royal table – offi cial dinners and banquets and young leadership Two offi cial dinners were held at the Royal Palace of Stock- The climate issue has been a guiding theme for many of The holm during the year. Guests at these events include central, King’s commitments. The Royal Colloquium was initiated regional and local representatives from the Riksdag and the by The King in 1992, and seminars have since maintained

The King and Crown Princess Victoria receive Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in connection with the Swedish Presidency of the EU.

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The King awards the newly established Birgit Nilsson Prize to tenor Plácido Domingo at a ceremony at the Royal Swedish Opera House. a consistent focus on climate and the environment. At this sented the newly established one million dollar Birgit Nilsson year’s Royal Colloquium, The King brought together more Prize to tenor Plácido Domingo at a ceremony at the Royal than twenty scientists from all over the world in Bönhamn. Swedish Opera House. Lars-Erik Larsson’s Förklädd Gud The themes for this year’s seminar were future energy sys- (“God in Disguise”) CD was released in connection with The tems and guaranteed access to water and food. The King also King’s birthday on 30 April. The CD was produced at The launched the Vattenfall Climate Week and opened the Swed- King’s initiative, and is illustrated using photographs taken by ish company ClimateWell’s factory in Soria in Spain. The King himself. It is intended that this will be given as a gift Through the Young Leadership foundation, The King in connection with state visits and in other offi cial contexts. awarded scholarships (in three categories: trade and industry, As in previous years, The King has taken an active role the public sector and voluntary organisations) at a leader- in the work of the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) and ship seminar at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. In his capac- the Royal Academies. The King and Queen also took part in ity as Honorary Chairman of the World Scout Foundation, events including the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering The King visited Thailand and met Scouts from all over the Sciences’ 90th anniversary. world near Kristianstad. In keeping with tradition, The King took part in the Scouts’ outdoor spring cleaning day at Royal Audiences in connection with patronage Djurgården. The King also presented the Settler of the Year The King has held many audiences at the Royal Palace of award at a ceremony in the Bernadotte Library. H.M. The Stockholm in his capacity as patron of around 250 organisa- King’s Medal was awarded on two occasions to Swedes who tions and institutions, and has participated in several events have provided meritorious services to the country (see page during the year relating to these organisations. 52 – 53). More about the Royal Family’s programme Royal CD of Swedish music For a more detailed report of the year’s programme activities, Over the course of the year, The King and The King and see “Excerpts from the Royal Family’s offi cial programme”, Queen took part in many multi-cultural events. The King pre- pages 54 – 63.

THE ROYAL COURT 2009 15 THE COURT ADMINISTRATION H.M. The Queen’s Household

In connection with the 20th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, a seminar was arranged at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. The Queen invited royal guests from European royal families who are particularly committed to children’s rights in each of their countries. Standing, from left: Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Crown Princess Victoria, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway and Princess Madeleine. Seated, from left: Mme Barroso, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, Queen Silvia, Queen Sofía of Spain and Queen Paola of Belgium. Working actively for children’s rights H.M. THE QUEEN’S HOUSEHOLD is tasked with preparing, carrying out and following up The Queen’s many commitments. The Household’s duties also include dealing with correspondence in the form of letters of thanks, congratulations and condolences. Prince Carl Philip’s and Princess Madeleine’s programmes of activi- ties are linked to H.M. The Queen’s Household, as is the Royal Household.

During the year, The Queen participated in 108 (48) pro- lages. Many diff erent activities have been carried out to mark gramme items on her own, and 182 (122) together with The the 20th anniversary of the Convention. For example, infor- King. The Queen has taken part in all state visits, during mation materials from the Children’s Ombudsman were dis- which The Queen has also conducted her own programme tributed to the country’s 5,600 schools, inspiration days were items including study visits and seminars on topics such held at four locations, and a picture book entitled “Alla barns as disability, children, the elderly and drug issues. In addi- rätt” (“Every child’s right”) was produced. tion to the state ceremonial programme items, The Queen is In November, The Queen organised a seminar at the Royal also involved in board meetings, inaugurations, scholarship Palace of Stockholm. BRIS and the Children’s Ombudsman awards and study visits. A signifi cant amount of the work of spoke about their work, and the children’s rights organisa- the Court Administration has been devoted to The Queen’s tions involved in the project explained how they disseminate strong commitment to social issues. information about the Convention. The Queen invited royal For a more detailed report of the programme activities, guests from the European royal families who are particularly see “Excerpts from the Royal Family’s offi cial programme”, committed to children’s rights to the seminar. The Queen and pages 54 – 63. the royal guests also visited Barncentrum in Stockholm. That evening, the government invited the guests to a concert at the 20 years of the UN Convention on the Berwaldhallen Concert Hall. The following day, the govern- Rights of the Child ment organised a high-level conference on children’s rights During the year, The Queen initiated a long-term project to in connection with the anniversary, within the context of the raise awareness of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Swedish presidency of the EU. Child, with the involvement of the Children’s Ombudsman, Save the Children, Plan Sweden, UNICEF, ECPAT, BRIS, WCF works to make childhood safer the World Childhood Foundation and SOS Children’s Vil- The World Childhood Foundation (WCF), which was found-

16 THE ROYAL COURT 2009 THE COURT ADMINISTRATION H.M. The Queen’s Household ed in 1999 by The Queen to protect children’s right to a safe childhood, celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2009 with vari- ous events in Gothenburg, in Stockholm and internationally. The Foundation works around the world to improve living conditions for children in vulnerable situations. The main aim of the Foundation is to help street children and young mothers, as well as tackling sexual abuse and exploitation, in- cluding the traffi cking of children for sexual purposes. Some fourteen companies, foundations and individuals have joined as co-founders. WCF has also organised the work of sponsors and partners through its “major partner” agreements. As Honorary Chair, The Queen has participated in all board meetings, as well as in various fundraising events and seminars in Sweden and abroad. The Queen gave a speech at During her visit to the US, The Queen was received by Michelle Obama at the White House in Washington. the UN Headquarters in connection with the Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children – 10 Years in the Field confer- ence, which was organised by WCF in association with the Malta Hospital in Cologne, at which all the employees had UN in New York. been trained by Silviahemmet. Silviahemmet has also pro- vided training in Japan since 2006. Preventive work to tackle drug abuse The Mentor Foundation was set up in 1994 on the initiative Queen Silvia’s Prayer Book – for private of The Queen, who is an Honorary Member of Mentor Swe- devotion den and Honorary Chair of Mentor International. The Foun- Queen Silvia’s Prayer Book was launched at the Royal Pal- dation focuses on preventing drug abuse among young peo- ace of Stockholm in November. The book contains prayers ple. Mentor works in Sweden, Lithuania, the UK, Germany, for various occasions, and includes both well-known prayers Colombia and the US. There is also Mentor Arabia, which and new prayers that have been written specially. The book consists of 22 Arab countries. Mentor’s working models are is intended for private devotion, and is illustrated using pho- carefully adapted according to the culture of each country. tographs taken by The King. SEK 10 from the sale of each Mentor Sweden uses a successful model, where employees at copy will help to support vulnerable children as part of the companies act as mentors for a period of one year to school Church of Sweden’s “Hela Världen” international work. pupils who are in need of adult support. There is also a popu- lar programme for parents. The Queen has participated in Commitments in connection with patronage all Mentor board meetings, both in Sweden and abroad. The The Queen has held several audiences at the Royal Palace of Queen also attended fundraising galas in aid of Mentor Swe- Stockholm in her capacity as patron of around 90 organisa- den and its international organisations. tions and institutions, and has taken part in various events. International launch for Silviahemmet’s The Royal Household teaching model H.M. The Queen’s Household includes the Royal Household. The Silviahemmet Foundation, which is chaired by The The Royal Household’s function is to prepare and carry out Queen, promotes scientifi c research and provides training The King and Queen’s offi cial representation in relation to courses and care within the fi eld of dementia. The 210th receptions, lunches, dinners and banquets. Silvia Sister qualifi ed during the year, having completed a two-year 60-credit online training course. Sophiahemmet University College is responsible for providing the train- ing, off ering expert knowledge and marketing. A one-year 30-credit Silvia Nurse training course (which is also internet- based) was launched a year ago, with work experience at Sil- viahemmet. Silviahemmet trains nursing staff from all over the country and, together with the Stockholm Gerontology Research Center, is responsible for the Swedish Dementia Centre, a national centre of excellence on dementia issues established by the Ministry of Health and Social Aff airs. The Queen participated in all of Silviahemmet’s board meetings and seminars during the year. In the autumn, The Queen opened a dementia ward at the Sovereign Military Order of During her visit to the US, The Queen met Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington.

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PRINCE CARL PHILIP’S offi cial programme

In a state ceremonial capacity, Prince Carl Philip took part in the opening of the Parliamentary Session. He also partici- pated in the National Day celebrations at Skansen, offi cial dinners and the Nobel festivities. On 13 May, Prince Carl Philip was congratulated on his 30th birthday at a ceremony in the Inner Courtyard at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. During the year, Prince Carl Philip studied at the Swed- ish University of Agricultural Sciences, Alnarp. During the spring he studied forestry, biology, technology and plant cul- tivation, while in the autumn his courses focused on animal Princess Madeleine plants a tree at the opening of Sweden’s fourth Ronald production. McDonald House, at the University Hospital in Linköping. Prince Carl Philip has designed a new range of cutlery, which was launched by Svenskt Tenn. The photographic exhibition Two Princes Behind the Camera was opened at PRINCESS MADELEINE’S offi cial Waldemarsudde in the presence of The Prince, and displayed programme photographs taken by Prince Carl Philip and Prince Eugen. In a state ceremonial capacity, Princess Madeleine took part In his capacity as patron of the Volvo Ocean Race, The Prince in the opening of the Parliamentary Session and a number of took part in various events in Stockholm and St Petersburg. programme items in connection with the Bicentenary. She During the year, Prince Carl Philip presented awards at also participated in Open Palace, the National Day celebra- the Sports Gala, the Stockholm Water Prize and, at the Foot- tions at Skansen, offi cial dinners and the Nobel festivities. ball Gala, Fotbollskanalen’s special prize to the former UEFA In the spring, alongside her offi cial commitments, Princess Chairman Lennart Johansson, for his contribution to Swedish Madeleine also studied at Stockholm University (she took her football. The royal motoring tradition has been continued dur- Bachelor’s degree in 2006). On 11 August, the engagement ing the year through Prince Carl Philip’s participation in the of Princess Madeleine and Jonas Bergström LL.M. was an- Porsche Carrera Cup, which consists of eight competitions. nounced. Princess Madeleine has demonstrated her deep commit- ment to children through her work as a project administrator for the World Childhood Foundation. She has taken part in board meetings, events and seminars. Among other events, Childhood 2nd Generation – a fundraising dinner at Juni- backen for the World Childhood Foundation – was organ- ised. The Princess attended a project meeting in Moscow, and during the autumn she was involved in the planning and implementation of a seminar at the UN and a fundraising dinner for the World Childhood Foundation in the US. Together with The Queen, Princess Madeleine attended events including the Children and Online Sexual Violence conference at Nalen in Stockholm and an exhibition about traffi cking at the Museum of Ethnography. The Princess also took part in the celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child at the Royal Palace of Stockholm and the Berwaldhallen Concert Hall. Princess Madeleine carried out a study visit to the Hassela Collective in Hälsingland. Together with Crown Princess Vic- toria, Princess Madeleine visited a number of huts, a Hälsin- gland farm and a shieling museum in the duchy. Princess Madeleine is patron of the foundation My Big Day, which aims to realise the wishes of seriously ill children. In this capacity, The Princess took part in a charity auction. As During the year, Prince Carl Philip’s range of silver cutlery was launched by a result of her patronage, The Princess also attended Europa Svenskt Tenn. Nostra’s annual meeting and opened Fashion Week by Berns.

18 THE ROYAL COURT 2009 THE COURT ADMINISTRATION H.R.H. The Crown Princess’s Household

The Crown Princess opens the Carl Malmsten Centre for Wood Technology & Design on Lidingö, near Stockholm. To the left is Vice-Chancellor Mille Millnert.

Broad programme of activities in Sweden and abroad

H.R.H. THE CROWN PRINCESS’S HOUSEHOLD is responsible for the planning and execution of matters relating to Crown Princess Victoria’s offi cial engagements, and for providing support in her daily duties.

H.R.H. The Crown Princess’s Household has dealt with 314 in activities aimed at promoting Swedish interests around (226) separate inquiries during the year regarding Crown the world. These are prioritised, and are planned and car- Princess Victoria’s participation in various events in Sweden ried out in close cooperation with the Ministry for Foreign and abroad. The Crown Princess took part in a total of 137 Aff airs. Each request is handled individually following the (129) diff erent events. In addition to this, there are many customary discussions at planning meetings with The King duties and programme items that are shared with The King and Queen. and Queen. Many of these requests are from the Govern- Alongside her offi cial commitments, Crown Princess Vic- ment Offi ces, including The Crown Princess’s participation toria has also obtained her B.A. from Uppsala University,

THE ROYAL COURT 2009 19 THE COURT ADMINISTRATION H.R.H. The Crown Princess’s Household majoring in Peace and Confl ict Studies combined with sub- Crown Princess’s activities included attending the General jects such as Political Science. Assembly of the Swedish Sami in Kiruna, The King’s lunch in connection with the session of the Nordic Council and the Engagement announcement Pax Nordica peace conference in Umeå. On 24 February, the engagement of Crown Princess Victoria to Mr Daniel Westling was announced at a cabinet briefi ng. Nature, environment and climate (See also page 10.) The Crown Princess took part in a number of environmental conferences during the year, including at the EU in Brus- Many ceremonial and offi cial duties sels, environmental technology seminars in London and Crown Princess Victoria’s state ceremonial duties included Paris, and an environmental conference in Kenya arranged attending the opening of the Parliamentary Session. She has by the Swedish embassy and the UN’s environmental body, also taken part in cabinet briefi ngs and meetings with the UNEP. In December, The Crown Princess spent four days Advisory Council on Foreign Aff airs, as well as several of- in Copenhagen in connection with the UNFCCC COP 15 fi cial, ministerial and cabinet lunches. On Sweden’s National environmental conference. The Crown Princess took part in Day, The Crown Princess conducted her own programme the opening of the green technology exhibition Bright Green in Skänninge, Mjölby Municipality, and participated in the Expo and a number of other environmental events. evening celebrations at Skansen together with the rest of the Together with Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Prince Royal Family. As was the case for The King and The Queen, Frederik, The Crown Princess visited Greenland and studied the Bicentenary and the Swedish Presidency of the EU were climate change in the Arctic. One of the outcomes of their key features of The Crown Princess’s programme activities, involvement has been the book “Tre tronföljare i Arktis” which included attending ministerial summits in Jönköping (“Three Heirs in the Arctic”). The Crown Princess visited and Gothenburg. In her capacity as Duchess of Västergöt- Nordens Ark in Bohuslän and opened the new breeding cen- land, The Crown Princess attended Töreboda’s centenary tre for the lesser white-fronted goose together with Dame celebrations. Jane Goodall. In connection with this, a seminar was held In addition to the state ceremonial programme items, entitled Back to Nature – a Nordens Ark Conservation Ini- Crown Princess Victoria’s programme activities include a tiative, which discussed how knowledge of the importance of large number of audiences and meetings at the Royal Palace biological diversity can be disseminated. of Stockholm. She has also made several trips both within Sweden and abroad in connection with study visits, inaugu- Promoting Swedish industry and culture rations, award ceremonies and other events. In August, The Crown Princess Victoria opened an exhibition which attract-

Crown Princess Victoria opened the Swedish Trade Council’s Nairobi branch and met Maasai from Maasailand.

20 THE ROYAL COURT 2009 THE COURT ADMINISTRATION H.R.H. The Crown Princess’s Household ed a great deal of attention, Swedish Fashion – Exploring a New Identity, at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London. The exhibition, which had previously been staged in Moscow, aims to highlight and promote Swedish fashion internation- ally. The Crown Princess attended the seminar Sustainable Cities – Green Dream or Reality? at the Swedish Embassy in London in connection with Sweden assuming presidency of the EU. Together with the City of London Festival, the Em- bassy had arranged a concert by trombonist, conductor and composer Christian Lindberg. The Crown Princess opened the Design S exhibition in Athens, with the theme for the year being design for sustainable development. The exhibition was part of Sweden’s activities in Greece during the Swedish EU Presidency. Crown Princess Victoria also visited Paris to pro- mote Sweden, focusing on Swedish culture. Commitment to disability issues Crown Princess Victoria opened the 17th ISAPA sympo- sium (International Symposium of Adapted Physical Ac- Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Crown Princess Victoria and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark visited Greenland in May to study climate changes there. tivity) in Gävle. This was attended by representatives from more than 50 diff erent nations, and was arranged by the Swedish Development Centre for Disability Sport. The Patronage Crown Princess also reopened Dalheimers Hus in Gothen- The Crown Princess has held many audiences at the Royal burg. In terms of its breadth, the centre is unique in Europe, Palace of Stockholm in her capacity as patron of around 50 and attracts around 1,000 visitors a day. Nowhere else can organisations and institutions, and has participated in several so many activities and opportunities for people with various events during the year relating to these organisations. disabilities be found in one place. The centre was opened For a more detailed report of the year’s programme ac- in 1976 by The King and Queen, and has been refurbished tivities, see “Excerpts from the Royal Family’s offi cial pro- and extended in recent years. gramme”, pages 54 – 63.

THE COURT ADMINISTRATION H.R.H. The Duchess of Halland’s Household

THE DUCHESS OF HALLAND’S HOUSEHOLD is re- sponsible for managing Princess Lilian’s programme, as well as her correspondence.

The head of H.R.H. The Duchess of Halland’s Household is a Marshal of the Court, who is responsible for Princess Lilian’s offi cial and private programmes. The Princess has not participated in the offi cial programme during the year due to her age.

Princess Lilian.

THE ROYAL COURT 2009 21 THE COURT ADMINISTRATION The Royal Mews

The King's 1950 Daimler, purchased by King Gustaf V, has now been restored. The car is used for occasional functions. Horses, automobiles and low-emission cars – traditional and renewable transport

THE MAIN TASK OF THE ROYAL MEWS is to meet the transportation requirements of the Royal Family, using both cars and, on ceremonial occasions, horse and carriage. The Royal Mews is also responsible for preserving and protecting the culture of the royal equipage, as well as exhibiting the cars, horses, carriages, harnesses, uniforms and other equipment of cultural and historical value to the general public.

The Royal Mews manages all car transportation for the Royal Ceremonial horse-drawn carriages Family, as well as transport for visiting heads of state and ac- The ceremonial horse-drawn carriages have been used dur- companying visitors. Just under half of the funds allocated to ing the opening of the Parliamentary Session, 25 formal au- the Royal Mews is used for ceremonial horse-drawn transpor- diences, the National Day celebrations and visits to munici- tation, including costs relating to the care and maintenance of palities. In keeping with tradition, the Royal Family arrived in coaches, harnesses and uniforms. The remaining funds are al- horse-drawn carriages from the Royal Mews when celebrat- located to the car department and management functions. ing Crown Princess Victoria’s birthday. The Royal Mews also

22 THE ROYAL COURT 2009 THE COURT ADMINISTRATION The Royal Mews drove Princess Madeleine and Princess Benedikte of Den- Two more parade harnesses have been stylishly restored mark at the opening of the World Breeding Federation for by saddlers affi liated to the British Royal Court, as part of the Sport Horses meeting in Flyinge. long-term restoration programme. Restoration work has also continued on a ceremonial landau dating back to the 1870s. Many hours of riding and driving training Cortège training sessions have continued unabated in associa- New transport planning system improves tion with the Swedish Armed Forces and the Police Service, in availability order to ensure both quality and security during the opening of Within the car department, quality work has continued to focus the Parliamentary Session and formal audiences. In addition, on safer transportation and improved availability. Following a the daily riding and driving practices are supplemented with trial period, the decision was made in the autumn to introduce regular riding and driving training with external instructors. a new computerised transport planning system. The system uses information from the Royal Court’s existing computer system. The aim of the new working methods is to improve the effi ciency and availability of car transportation services to meet the needs of the Royal Family and the Court. Car transportation for ordinary activities is covered by fi ve chauff eurs. Total mileage for the Royal Court’s vehicles amounted to approximately 210,000 km. Roughly 5,200 (5,800) driving assignments have been carried out using cars during the year. Around 50 percent of these assignments were connected with the Royal Family’s offi cial programme. The reduction compared with the previous year is due to no incoming state visits having been carried out. Other driving assignments consist of administrative transportation within the Royal Court. Successful electric car trial The proportion of low-emission cars has continued to rise, and now makes up around 50 percent of the car pool. Re- placing cars with low-emission cars is continuing as far as fi nances allow, and is dependent on access to environmen- tally certifi ed vehicles for offi cial purposes. In the continued environmental analysis of car use, statistics will be produced in relation to mileage per fuel type (petrol, diesel, biogas and electricity). Two electric cars have been used on a trial basis during the year. As part of the assessment process, one of these has been at the disposal of the Royal Court’s staff . The analysis of driving assignments carried out shows that there is a clear niche for electric cars as a tool both for administrative duties at the Court and for day-to-day driving within Stockholm carried out by the Royal Mews. In order to use a car with an electric engine, with the associated limited driving distance, the driver must plan the task in question and an active choice of the most suitable car for the task must be made before each journey. When making such a choice, using a low-emission car should be the fi rst choice on the list. Events and visitor activities Some 14,000 people have visited the Royal Mews for guided tours and special events, including a Christmas market. One of the Royal Mews' two vintage cars, a 1950 Daimler, has been restored. The car drew a large crowd when it was un- veiled in the Inner Courtyard in connection with the Open Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Madeleine arrive in a ceremonial landau dating from 1873 for the opening of the Parliamentary Session. Palace event on 6 June.

THE ROYAL COURT 2009 23 PALACE ADMINISTRATION The Royal Collections

The Royal Palace of Stockholm welcomed more than 616,000 visitors during the year. The popular The Palace as a Historical Stage talks were given in the Karl XV Hall.

Better access to our cultural heritage and record numbers of visitors

THE ROYAL COLLECTIONS WITH THE BERNADOTTE LIBRARY is tasked with looking after and preserving the royal collections, and continually developing and contributing knowledge in relation to the collections. The Royal Collections manage guided tours of the Royal Palace of Stockholm, Riddarholm Church and the three summer palaces in the National City Park. Duties also include keeping all the royal palaces furnished.

The Royal Collections manages the collections of the state, agement and facilitate information retrieval. The department the Bernadotte family foundations and parts of The King's is also responsible for planning furniture changes at the royal private collections, and also has overall responsibility for these palaces. Duties extend to both historical settings and ceremo- in a cultural historical capacity. Loose furnishings comprise nial furnishings for The King and Queen's offi cial represen- approximately 250,000 individual objects distributed across tation. The Royal Collections department is also responsible the ten royal palaces. “The Collection” consists primarily of for the uniforms and livery used during larger ceremonies loose furnishings such as furniture, carpets, curtains, tapes- and offi cial dinners, according to ancient traditions. tries and handicraft items. For several years now the depart- ment, which deals with collections and documentation, has Less international lending due to the recession been working on a long-term project to catalogue the collec- The unique position held by the royal collections in Swedish tions in a computerised system, in order to streamline man- cultural heritage has meant that, as in previous years, many

24 THE ROYAL COURT 2009 PALACE ADMINISTRATION The Royal Collections inquiries have been received from researchers, institutions The Restoration Department also carries out any work and members of the public. Only the Bernadotte Library has each year that needs doing at many of the palaces in con- assisted, administering more than 800 research hours. nection with their opening (April) and closing (October) to Considerably fewer objects than normal have been loaned the public. The majority of its work has focused on the res- out. The fi nancial crisis has led to exhibition projects being toration of Princess Sibylla's offi cial guest apartments. After cancelled or scaled back worldwide. Around twenty objects two years of hard work, the restoration was completed during have been loaned out to the Royal Armoury, Prince Eugen's the year. The work related to curtains, bedding, chairs, arm- Waldemarsudde, Malmö Art Museum, Grafi kens Hus in chairs, sofas, chests of drawers and tables. Around 50 paint- Mariefred, the Museum of Applied Arts in Frankfurt and ings with gilded frames have been restored. Metal restoration the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Each request work has been carried out on around 20 chandeliers in con- for items to be loaned is dealt with according to strict pro- nection with the renovations and electrical upgrades carried cedures and submitted to The King for approval. Approved out by the National Property Board at the Royal Palace of loans entail a considerable amount of work involving offi cials, Stockholm, Drottningholm Palace and Tullgarn Palace. museum technicians, curators and photographers in terms of the administration, preservation, photographing, packing Surveying the Dutch apartment and transportation of the item by courier. The same careful At Tullgarn Palace, the Royal Collections have carried out a inspections are carried out when the item is returned. Ac- cultural historical survey and programme for the preserva- cording to international practice, most loans are made with- tion of objects in readiness for the large-scale restoration of out any fi nancial payment, apart from covering the cost of Oskar II's apartment, also known as the Dutch apartment. It transportation and insurance. is planned that the apartment will be opened to the public with its original furnishings restored during 2011. Princess Sibylla's guest apartments are opened The Restoration Department is responsible for metal, fur- Furnishing cultural historical settings niture, textile and general restoration work and gilding. The The department of the Clerk to the First Surveyor makes regu- department also includes a tapestry and needlework studio. lar contributions in connection with The King and Queen's of- Restoration involves preventive work and active conserva- fi cial and representative duties, for example during state visits, tion of the collections. Ongoing activities include furniture audiences, cabinet meetings, meetings of the Advisory Council care and taking charge of the silverware after The King and on Foreign Aff airs, offi cial dinners and lunches, medal presen- Queen's offi cial dinners. tations and other events. On these occasions, the Royal Palace

The Palace Architect's Offi ce documents a “newly discovered” tapestry during the renovation of the South guest apartment at the Royal Palace of Stockholm.

THE ROYAL COURT 2009 25 PALACE ADMINISTRATION The Royal Collections

New responsibilities for the Bernadotte Library The Bernadotte Library includes around 130,000 volumes and the Bernadotte photograph collection, which compris- es roughly 800,000 photographs. In the ongoing project of creating a new computerised catalogue of the book collec- tions, the catalogues of Karl XIV Johan's and Queen Desirée's books have been completed. As part of the Royal Palaces book project, the book about Haga Palace has been published. During the year, the library's responsibility has grown to include the Bernadotte family archive. The picture libraries of the Bernadotte Library and the Royal Collections have been reorganised into a joint picture library for the Royal Court. A digital image bank has been created in order to digitise a large number of transparencies. The image bank will include both new and historical images from the operations of the Royal Court. These relate to objects, events, buildings and other subjects. The image bank is an important tool for using new technology to document the royal cultural heritage eff ec- tively and to make it available for both internal and external use. Thanks to the new digital image bank, the needs of both external and internal users can be served more quickly and more eff ectively. Tours and events at the Royal Palace of Stockholm In addition to the considerable amount of work involved in managing the Royal Family's offi cial duties, the Royal Court is also proactive in pursuing work to increase public access to the royal cultural heritage. New guidebooks have been produced in diff erent languages for exhibitions at some of the palaces. An audioguide has also been produced for the Treasury. A project has been started in association with Ul- As part of the Royal Palaces book project, the book about Haga Palace was riksdal Palace Administration and the Friends of Ulriksdal published in 2009. Palace for the further promotion of Ulriksdal Palace and its grounds as a visitor destination. The Royal Collections have is transformed from being a palace that is open to the public also produced a lavishly illustrated book about the Treasury, into a venue for the offi cial duties of the Head of State. with text in fi ve languages. During the year, a large amount of furniture has been re- The Royal Collections' guided tour department is re- moved and returned as part of the ongoing restoration work sponsible for arranging guided tours of the Royal Palace, at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. This has been carried out Rosendal Palace, Ulriksdal Palace, Gustav III's Pavilion at in connection with restoration work on the fl oors in the Halls Haga Park and Riddarholm Church. Each palace adminis- of the Orders of Chivalry, ceiling work in the Hall of State tration within the Offi ce of the Governor of the Royal Pal- and the renovation of the great dining room in Princess Sib- aces is responsible for guided tours of the other palaces. For ylla's guest apartments. A variety of projects have also been further information about guided tours and events at the carried out in connection with renovation work at Drottning- various royal palaces, see under each palace administration, holm Palace, Rosersberg Palace, Strömsholm Palace and pages 31 – 33. Tullgarn Palace. The Offi ce of the Marshal of the Realm is responsible In terms of projects to improve protection and security, for organising concerts at the Royal Chapel, at Riddarholm work has continued with arrangements for hanging tapes- Church and in the Hall of State – see pages 10 – 11. tries, which entailed more careful handling and swifter re- Guided tours, exhibitions and concerts are marketed by moval in the event of fi re or the risk of water damage. As pre- the Royal Collections' guided tour department through on- viously, the department is also assisting in several painstaking going advertising, distributing fl yers and leafl ets, cooperation removal operations involving moving valuable items between with tourist agencies, posters and active communication at various warehouses and palaces. www.kungahuset.se.

26 THE ROYAL COURT 2009 PALACE ADMINISTRATION The Royal Collections

Sales have risen at the Palace Gift Shops, and the range of visitors rose to 616,364 (496,071), out of a total of 880,680 items – around 80 percent of which are exclusive to the Royal visitors to all royal palaces. The total opening hours remained Court – has grown during the year. unchanged at 7,500 (7,500) hours. The series of talks entitled The Palace as a Historical Stage was carried out for the sixth Record number of visitors at the Royal year in a row, with 20 well-attended events. The guided tour Palace of Stockholm department at the Royal Collections took part in the Gothen- At the Royal Palace of Stockholm, the reception rooms, the burg Book Fair, together with the Bernadotte Library. Several Tre Kronor Museum, the Treasury, Gustav III's Museum of themed guided tours were organised for children during the Antiquities, the Royal Chapel and the Bernadotte Library are school holidays. all open to the public. Around 2,200 (2,300) guided tours The traditional Open Palace event was held on Sweden's were carried out at the Royal Palace of Stockholm during National Day. the year, of which 900 (850) were in English. The number of

The Bernadotte photograph collection comprises roughly 800,000 photographs. This portrait of King Oskar I and his family was taken in around 1856, and is the oldest known photograph featuring a queen. Back row, from left: Prince August, Princess Eugenie, Crown Prince Karl (XV). Front row, from left: Queen Josefi na, King Oskar I, Princess Louise and Crown Princess Lovisa.

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Haga Palace will once again be a royal residence when Crown Princess Victoria and Mr Daniel Westling move in during 2010. Focus on security, cultural heritage and saving energy

The Offi ce of the Governor of the Royal Palaces is tasked with managing all of the royal palaces and accompanying buildings and parks, as well as exhibiting the palaces within the Drottningholm and Gripsholm palace administrations. The Offi ce of the Governor of the Royal Palaces is also responsible for security and IT issues at the Royal Court. Game preservation also falls within the Offi ce’s remit.

The Offi ce of the Governor of the Royal Palaces is managed The Offi ce is responsible for the management and care of the by the Governor of the Royal Palaces, who is also The King’s royal palaces and the buildings, parks and gardens that be- palace bailiff at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. There are fi ve long to them, as well as for exhibiting the royal palaces under palace administrations within the Offi ce: the Drottningholm and Gripsholm palace administrations. This responsibility includes actively improving the value of ■ Stockholm Palace Administration the cultural and natural assets that the palaces and Royal ■ Drottningholm Palace Administration Djurgården constitute. This is achieved within the framework ■ Gripsholm Castle Administration of the royal right of disposal, which rests on an agreement ■ Ulriksdal Palace Administration made in 1809/10 between the then regent Karl XIII and the ■ Royal Djurgården Administration old Riksdag, Riksens ständer.

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The royal palaces and accompanying areas of land are Security at the Royal Court needs to be equivalent to that owned by the state. The National Property Board (NPB) at the Government Offi ces. Continual maintenance and im- is responsible for the running and maintenance of the pal- provement work in relation to fi re protection is being car- aces, with the exception of the Royal Palace, for which the ried out at the royal palaces, in cooperation with the National Stockholm Palace Administration has operational responsi- Property Board. Risk analyses have been completed for all bility, and Rosendal Palace, which is covered by Djurgården’s the royal palaces in relation to fi re and burglary prevention, funds. Some of the rooms at Ulriksdal Palace have been let to as well as personal protection. Checks conducted during the the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). year within the framework of the relevant legislation and sys- tematic fi re protection work have shown that the palaces have Haga Palace reverts to royal residence a good level of protection. Haga Palace, the birthplace and childhood home of the cur- rent King, has been used as a guest residence for visiting New platform improves mobile telephony heads of state following an agreement and transfer of the right functions of disposal between King Gustaf VI Adolf and the Swedish The IT department has increased capacity on WAN links and government. The government returned Haga Palace to The internet connections. In addition to operations and support, King on 1 October, 2009. From summer 2010, Haga Palace the operating system has been updated to further improve will once again function as a home for a royal family, Crown the systems’ security level. A new image database has gone Princess Victoria and Mr Daniel Westling. Essential renova- into operation (see also page 26). The switchboard operator tion and rebuilding work was initiated during the autumn in platform has been replaced in order to further improve mo- cooperation with the National Property Board, to prepare for bility and accessibility. The new technology enables the use of The Crown Princess Couple taking up residence. more of the switchboard functions with mobile phones, while also reducing telephony costs. Security and fi re protection review The Offi ce of the Governor is responsible for security issues Energy-saving measures off er positive and for physical protection at the royal palaces, in close co- environmental eff ects operation with garrison departments and the Police Service. The Royal Court is continually pursuing purposeful meas- ures to improve the environment and reduce electricity and heating costs. For example, employees have become involved in an en- ergy-saving campaign to to try to encourage ideas, both big and small. Some specifi c meas- ures have included replacing light bulbs with LED/low-energy light bulbs, draught insula- tion around doors and windows, as well as an evaluation into the possibility of adding a third layer of glass to some of the windows at the Royal Palace. An investigation has also been launched into the possibility of installing solar panels for electricity production at the Royal Palace. The purpose is chiefl y to deliver elec- tricity to the refrigerators that are in operation all year round. The combined eff ects of the changes made so far regarding lighting, draught exclusion and natural ventilation are estimated to have reduced the energy requirement by approxi- mately 90,000 kWh, which is the equivalent of about 90 tonnes of carbon dioxide. Annual en- ergy consumption is expected to be reduced by about 300,000 kWh once measures have been completed throughout the entire Royal Palace.

The King and his sisters grew up at Haga Palace. Photograph from 1949 of the then Crown Prince Carl Gustaf, Princess Christina, Princess Desirée, Princess Birgitta and Princess Margaretha.

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The ceiling of the Hall of State at the Royal Palace has been renovated and repainted.

STOCKHOLM PALACE ADMINISTRATION

The Stockholm Palace Administration is responsible for running operations at the Royal Palace of Stockholm.

The Royal Palace of Stockholm is The King’s offi cial residence of a new ventilation system has improved ventilation and the and is used for offi cial duties and entertaining. But the Pal- interior environment considerably for meetings and concerts. ace also functions as a meeting place for various activities and Several restoration projects of various kinds have been imple- events, at which parts of the Palace are open to the general mented or initiated in preparation for the imminent wedding public. Several building-related maintenance and renovation of Crown Princess Victoria. The project regarding the recon- projects are underway under the remit of managing and pre- struction of the entrance and reception at the Royal Palace has serving the royal cultural heritage. These projects are being been postponed due to other priorities. carried out in collaboration with the National Property Board. The Bernadotte Gallery has been totally renovated over several Cultural heritage projects extending over 30 years years and the work has now been completed. Princess Sibylla’s Due to major damage, all the façades at the Royal Palace of offi cial guest apartments and Princess Sibylla’s apartments Stockholm have been covered with safety netting to prevent were reopened in November, following extensive restoration the risk of injury in the event of collapse. An assessment of work over the past few years. The Halls of the Orders of Chiv- what needs to be done in order to restore the façades has alry are the object of considerable renovation work for painters revealed that restoration work will continue over a period of and restorers in relation to the fl oor, ceiling and walls. The ceil- three decades. The lack of craftsmen qualifi ed for this unique ing of the Hall of State has been painted and the installation sort of restoration work is a major concern.

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DROTTNINGHOLM PALACE ADMINISTRATION Drottningholm Palace Administration is responsible for the management and tours of the palaces and grounds of Drottningholm Palace, Rosersberg Palace and Tullgarn Palace.

The total number of visitors to Drottningholm Palace in 2009 Chinese Pavilion, and the fl ower show “Christmas – A Flo- amounted to 137,354 (126,567), which is the highest fi gure ral Extravaganza”, an exciting encounter between the stately in 25 years. The Chinese Pavilion attracted 45,240 (39,400) palace setting and the season’s fl owers. Future ventures may visitors. Events during the course of the year included the include exhibitions and seminars on the theme of horticul- National Day celebrations in the palace park, which were ture and the environment. organised by Ekerö Municipality, and a popular Christmas The unique palace surroundings and their parks require market. Once again The King presented medals in the Hall of year-round care and maintenance. This maintenance work State at Drottningholm Palace. is of an ongoing routine nature, but specifi c measures are also required on occasions, including preventative pruning. Increased focus on park tourism The planned work on the lime tree avenues at Drottningholm The Palace Administration is working actively to boost gar- Palace Park have proceeded this year as well. The formative den tourism in various diff erent ways, off ering visitors new pruning of the lime trees by our own highly skilled staff has experiences in the palaces and parks. Examples include the continued unabated. The review of the terms of leases within exhibition featuring 120 diff erent varieties of pansy at the ground and property management is also continuing.

Drottningholm Palace is the offi cial home of The King and Queen. The palace was built in the 17th century and is included in UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites.

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The newly-restored “Karamellan” by the entrance to Drottningholm Palace. There is a café serving light lunches here, as well as a gift shop and information centre on the royal palaces.

The National Property Board has launched a total renovation of the façades and roof, following major ground and drain- age work. The Dutch apartments, which have a unique late 19th century style, are expected to be restored to their origi- nal state by the Royal Collections and the National Property Board, in order to be shown to the general public. Rosersberg Palace was open from June until August and re- ceived approximately 4,500 visitors. The annual medieval day was arranged at the palace, as well as a car show. A new, ex- ternally-managed hotel and conference centre was established in the Hauptman Wing during the year. Preventative pruning continued in the grounds of Tullgarn and Rosersberg Palaces. Increase in wild boar stocks requires active game preservation New information centre with gift shop and café Game preservation has been pursued as usual on Lovön and The former café premises, “Karamellan”, have been restored at Tullgarn. Hunting activities have been extended in line with by the National Property Board and include a popular café recommendations from the Federation of Swedish Farmers, serving light lunches, a gift shop and a modern information the Swedish Association for Hunting and Wildlife Manage- centre on the royal palaces. ment and the Police, in order to keep wild boar numbers un- der control. Ottenby Kungsgård on Öland is home to one of Work on Tullgarn and Rosersberg Palaces Sweden’s oldest herds of fallow deer, dating back to the time Tullgarn Palace is open daily from June through to August of King Johan III. Every year, several of the fallow deer are and received 6,170 (6,412) visitors. During the year, Trosa culled in order to maintain the herd at the level stipulated in Yacht Club held a race at Tullgarn featuring classic boats. the nature reserve’s regulations.

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GRIPSHOLM CASTLE ADMINISTRATION Gripsholm Castle Administration is responsible for the management and tours of Gripsholm Castle and Strömsholm Palace.

Gripsholm Castle and the National Portrait Collection was tenance for hedges, lawns, trees and fl owerbeds has been again visited by over 65,000 people this year, and the number carried out at Strömsholm Palace. of visitors to exhibitions aimed at children and families doubled compared with the previous year. The park and Hjorthagen Changes to café at Strömsholm Nature Reserve received 200,000–250,000 visitors. The number of visitors to Strömsholm Palace amounted to ap- Gripsholm Castle displays royal furnishings and unique proximately 6,000 (6,000) during the year. The café, which is historical settings covering four centuries. The castle is also managed separately in the Stone Kitchen, now has a look that is home to the National Portrait Collection; the oldest national more suited to its purpose and is an important feature in attract- portrait gallery in the world. The collection includes approxi- ing visitors to the palace. The popular exhibition “Crown Prin- mately 4,700 works, mostly oil paintings. The 2009 Honour cess Victoria – Successor to the Throne” was shown this year. Portrait, a photographic portrait of Bishop (Emeritus) Martin Lönnebo, was presented according to tradition at the annual Royal attendance at televised services meeting of the Gripsholm Association at the castle. Parts of During the year, Swedish Television recorded a number of the 2009 exhibition, “Gustav IV Adolf at Gripsholm 1809”, services at Strömsholm Royal Chapel. The King and Queen at- which was produced in collaboration with the Royal Collec- tended a New Year service that was broadcast at New Year 2010. tions to mark the Bicentenary of the separation of Finland Several musical events have taken place in the palace’s Hall of from Sweden (Märkesåret 1809), will be made permanent. State and in the Royal Chapel, which has also been used on sev- The excellent partnership with the National Museum regard- eral occasions for weddings and christenings. The Strömsholm ing various marketing campaigns has continued. equestrian competitions took place during the spring as did the horse races, with the Grand National in June. Musical concerts and events Concerts were arranged in the castle and its grounds as part of Geothermal heating at Strömsholm Palace the event “Music at Gripsholm”, in association with Strängnäs The National Property Board has installed a geothermal heating Municipality, Music & Theatre in Sörmland, Mariefred Local system during the year for both the main building and the Stone History Society and Eskilstuna-Kuriren. An outdoor concert Kitchen. Restoration work on the unique parquet fl ooring in the was also organised featuring Benny Andersson’s Orchestra, as audience room of Strömsholm Palace has been completed. In well as a Bellman concert, a performance by the Music Corps addition, continuous measures have been taken to improve the and a Christmas concert. The year’s popular lecture evenings working environment, as well as ongoing maintenance work. attracted a considerable number of visitors to the castle. Essential restoration and environmental work Several essential restoration projects have been undertaken in cooperation with the National Property Board. Improve- ments to the Hauptman Wing have continued. A project has been launched stretching over several years regarding reno- vations to the windows. Radon measurements have revealed high levels of radon at various sites, which will require future decontamination measures. Preparations for connection to district heating have begun via the National Property Board. New oak tress planted The extensive areas of land around Gripsholm Castle re- quire a considerable amount of maintenance on an annual basis. Over 10 km of roads and paths and a large parking area all need to be annually maintained, cleared of snow and gritted. In addition to this there are around 70,000 square metres of green open space that must be kept mown and/or cleared. Several new oak trees have been planted in collaboration with Sörmland County Administrative Board and the National Property Board. The usual care and main- The yellow Baroque palace at Strömsholm.

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The King taking part in the annual spring cleaning of Djurgården’s green areas, together with the Scouts.

Royal Djurgården Administration

The main task of the Royal Djurgården Administration is to manage The King’s individual right of disposal to Djurgården as well as, on a commission basis, the royal right of disposal to Haga and Ulriksdal. The job in- volves protecting the historical cultural landscape, looking after the existing natural environment and adapting the area to people’s desire for a stimulating leisure and recreational environment.

Royal Djurgården covers almost a fi fth of Stockholm’s inner sustainably adapt the royal lands on Djurgården for recrea- city and is of great signifi cance to the townscape. In 1995, tional purposes. the area became the world’s fi rst National City Park. A great deal of care is required in order to preserve the area’s unique Park management with horse drawn lawnmower natural value, rich wildlife and cultural buildings. The King’s The parks of Ulriksdal-Haga and Royal Djurgården require commitment within the framework of the royal right of dis- a considerable amount of care in terms of both daily main- posal from 1809-10 contributes a sense of continuity towards tenance and long-term planning. Accessibility and inspira- preserving and sustainably developing the National City tion for visitors are important aspects to be considered in the Park. Revenue and expenditure for Djurgården should bal- parks’ design. More than 23,000 plants, comprising almost ance in the long term. Any possible surplus is thus used solely 400 varieties, are planted each year. Key elements of the envi- to protect the culture, preserve the natural environment and ronmental work include keeping parks and green areas clean

34 THE ROYAL COURT 2009 ROYAL DJURGÅRDEN ADMINISTRATION Office of the Governor of the Royal Palaces and ensuring that there are strategically-located recycling sta- Environmental clean-up operation at tions. As part of this environmental work some of the green Beckholmen and Djurgården Shipyard areas are also mown by horse drawn cylinder lawnmowers, Extensive clean-up measures have been carried out in connec- which have proved to be both a cost-eff ective and popular tion with the work at Beckholmen and Djurgården Shipyard, feature of the park setting. in consultation with Stockholm Environment Administration Embankments and walking areas on Southern Djurgården and County Administrative Board. Work on renovating and at Källhagen and Biskopsudden have been restored in order restoring 19th century stone buildings has also continued. A to improve accessibility. Signage to various destinations has new footpath has been laid on the timber deck at Beckhol- also been improved. The lighting programme has, for exam- men. The path has been equipped with signs featuring infor- ple, involved the replacement of the majority of light sources mation on the island’s rich natural environment and cultural with low-energy light bulbs. history, as well as providing the general public with a safe route in this cultural setting. Blue Gates restored The Royal Djurgården Administration’s buildings depart- Launch of National City Park’s management plan ment manages buildings and installations on Northern and The fi rst part of the management plan for the entire National Southern Djurgården, as well as on the Fjäderholm islands. City Park has now been completed. The Djurgården Coun- The buildings have a total area of around 65,000 square me- cil, which is tasked with handling overall management issues, tres, including housing, offi ces, workshops and park buildings. acts as the advisory body in this work. Work is continuing Management responsibility also covers facilities for pumping on integrating the plan into Solna and Stockholm’s overview stations, electric supply mains, quays and bridges. plans and the County Administrative Board’s plans. Planned renovations and repairs to buildings have been Conservation projects include continued restoration and carried out. Traditional materials and working methods have improvements to Isbladskärret Lake by grazing with High- been used as far as possible, since most of the buildings are land Cattle, adapted water management and selective log- classed as being of cultural historical value. Repairs includ- ging. The work is being carried out in collaboration with the ed work on Oskar II’s “Blue Gates” from 1849, which have Swedish Wetlands Fund and the World Wide Fund for Na- been restored and moved closer to Djurgården Bridge, so ture. The fi nal environmental clean-up measures have been that they catch the eye of the visitor. Repainting work and completed at the former industrial site at Fisksjöäng. During renovations have been carried out on the façade of Rosendal 2010, the area will be prepared for handling material gener- Palace, where the gardener’s house has also been restored. ated by the activities and management of Royal Djurgården. Investments have continued in relation to geothermal heating Supplementary feeding of birds and roe deer has been car- installations, in line with the established environmental goal ried out as part of wildlife preservation work. of reducing consumption of non-renewable fuels. Events for health, recreation, culture and leisure As Stockholm’s largest leisure and recreation area, Royal Djurgården is used regularly for a number of events organised by various groups. During the year a military re-enactment was performed at Gärdet to mark the Bicentenary of the separation of Finland from Sweden, featuring canons, camps and with par- ticipants dressed in uniforms typical of the time, both mounted and on foot. Annual sports events taking place within the Na- tional City Park include the Stockholm Marathon, as well as the Vårruset, Tjejmilen, Bellmanstafetten and Blodomloppet runs. Other popular events include the Prince Bertil Memorial, the Archipelago Fair, Tjejmetet fi shing competition and the 1.6 mil- lion Club event. The free concert “Musik i det gröna”, featuring Malena Ernman, was a huge success and the area by the Na- tional Maritime Museum was packed with people. One new feature this year at Ulriksdal Palace Park was the rock musical, “The life of Bellman”. Sweden’s National Day was celebrated in the park for the second time this year, attend- ed by many Solna residents. The traditional autumn market was arranged together with Bergshamra Scout Group. At Ul- riksdal Royal Chapel, a large number of weddings, christening services, confi rmations, end-of-term services, advent services The Chair of Djurgården Local History Society, Agneta Lundström, offi cially opening the newly restored Blue Gates from 1849. and midnight masses were held, as in previous years.

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Notes to the fi nancial statements, Royal Palace Administration

The Royal Palace Administration’s result for the year visits were recorded in total, which is an increase of 25 per- amounted to a loss of SEK 2.6 million (profi t 4.2). The loss cent compared with the previous year. Gift shop sales rose by is due largely to the fact that investments in machinery and SEK 0.3 million to SEK 8.9 million. equipment during the fi nancial year fell short of depreciation Staff costs increased by 8.6 percent to SEK 64.6 million by SEK 1.6 million, and that prepaid expenses were SEK (59.5). Contractual pay rises and costs relating to new re- 1 million less than for the previous year. This eff ect on the cruitment to improve security each accounted for roughly result occurs owing to the fact that the part of the state al- SEK 2 million of the increase. The remainder of the increase location that is used for investments and prepaid expenses in staff costs is due to an essential increase in the number of is recorded in full as income, while the expenses are only in- staff within visitor activities to cope with the signifi cant rise in fl uenced by depreciation costs during the year. Neither is the the number of visitors. part of the state allocation that is received in accordance with Other running costs increased by approximately 6 per- the letter of appropriation, and which is not allocated during cent, to SEK 47.3 million (44.6). The increase is largely due the year, recorded as income. In accordance with the letter of to the purchase of restoration and security services, as well as appropriation, the SEK 16 million (0.9) of the state alloca- higher legal costs in relation to the Crown Lands. There has tion received for 2009 that has not been allocated may be also been a slight increase in marketing of the royal cultural transferred and allocated to cover costs relating to 2010. heritage. Depreciation fell by SEK 0.2 million to SEK 4.7 Total income amounted to SEK 114 million (113.4). In- million during the year. come from visitor activities increased to SEK 50.7 million Investments in machinery and intangible assets totalled (39.2), which in turn meant that only SEK 42 million (53.5) SEK 3.1 million (5.5). Investments in buildings stood at of the granted allocation was required. Income from visitor SEK 1 million (4.1), and these were fi nanced by loans. Re- activities increased mainly due to an extremely healthy stream payments amounted to SEK 0.1 million (5.1). of visitors to the royal palaces. Approximately 180,000 more

Income statement

Amounts in SEK '000 Note 2009 2008 Operational income Income from state allocation 1 42,005 53,528 Income from fees and other remuneration 2 70,192 57,904 Income from grants 3 1,593 915 Financial income 4 222 1,064 Total income 114,012 113,411

Operational costs Staff costs 5 -64,571 -59,503 Cost of premises -16 -14 Other running costs 6 -47,283 -44,625 Financial costs -49 -205 Depreciation -4,738 -4,868 Total costs -116,657 -109,215

Result from operations -2,645 4,196

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Balance sheet

Amounts in SEK '000 Note 31/12/09 31/12/08 Amounts in SEK '000 Note 31/12/09 31/12/08 ASSETS CAPITAL AND LIABILITIES CAPITAL INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Government capital 14 16,917 18,436 Rights and other intangible fi xed assets 461 923 Change in capital brought forward 15 26,422 20,446 Total intangible fi xed assets 7 461 923 Change in capital according to income -2,645 4,196 statement PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Total capital 40,694 43,078 Buildings, land and other fi xed property 12,051 11,504 Machinery, equipment, installations etc. 7,498 8,209 LIABILITIES ETC. Constructions in progress 0 156 Loans 16 3,093 2,199 Total property, plant and equipment 8 19,549 19,869 Liabilities to authorities 3,749 2,989 Accounts payable 5,537 6,941 FINANCIAL ASSETS Other liabilities 882 996 Long-term receivables from authorities 9 8,018 7,757 Total liabilities etc. 13,261 13,125 Total fi nancial assets 8,018 7,757

ACCRUALS AND DEFERRALS INVENTORIES ETC. Accrued expenses 17 5,479 5,751 Inventories and stock 10 4,214 4,218 Unused grants 18 0 125 Total inventories etc. 4,214 4,218 Other deferred income 816 777 Total accruals and deferrals 6,295 6,653 RECEIVABLES Accounts receivable 1,008 1,006 Total capital and liabilities 60,250 62,856 Receivables from authorities 2,757 3,070 Other receivables 13 35 Pledged assets None None Total receivables 3,778 4,111 Contingent liabilities None None

ACCRUALS AND DEFERRALS Prepaid expenses 11 467 1,510 Other accrued income 340 941 Total accruals and deferrals 807 2,451

GOVERNMENT ALLOCATION CARRIED FORWARD Government allocation carried forward 12 -16,041 -911 Total government allocation carried forward -16,041 -911

CASH AND BANK BALANCES Balance of interest account at the National 13 8,849 7,331 Debt Offi ce Cash and bank balances 30,615 17,107 Total cash and bank balances 39,464 24,438

Total assets 60,250 62,856 State allocation report Reporting against state allocation Amounts in SEK '000 Royal Court and Palace Opening transfer Allocation for the year according Total balance Expenses Income Closing transfer Administration 4.1:1 amount to letter of appropriation amount Allocation item 2 911 57,136 58,047 -114,153 72,147 16,041

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Supplementary data and notes

Accounting principles Note Amounts in SEK '000 2009 2008 The annual accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Annual 1 Income from state allocation Reports and Budget Information Ordinance (2000:605), with the exception State allocation according to letter of appropriation 57,136 53,670 of the stipulation in Chapter 2, § 4 on income statements. The Royal Court Unutilised state allocation -16,041 -911 shall submit a report on the combined activities in place of an income state- State allocation carried over from previous year 911 769 ment. The annual report shall focus on the activities of the Offi ce of the Total income from state allocation 42,006 53,528 Governor and the Royal Collections. Expenses for own activities will be reconciled against the allocation for 2 Income from fees and other remuneration the budget year to which the expense relates. Income from entrance fees and guided tours 50,720 39,190 All acquisitions with an economic life of at least three years and a cost Sales from royal gift shops 8,874 8,601 of at least SEK 10,000 are recorded as fi xed assets. The straight-line depre- Rents and leases 3,667 3,411 ciation method is applied to the cost of the asset, based on its expected Forestry, commissions, sales, other 5,004 4,211 Capital gains on sale of equipment 157 614 economic life. Depreciation is applied on a half-yearly basis. In general, Other income 1,770 1,877 depreciation occurs over fi ve years. However, computer and telephone Total income from fees and other remuneration 70,192 57,904 equipment, as well as software licences, are depreciated over three years. Acquisitions of older quality carpets are depreciated over ten years. Cultural 3 Income from grants assets are not subject to depreciation. Reconstruction work and improve- Single area payment, environmental support and support 200 136 ments to buildings and land are depreciated over 30 years. for organic farming Supplier’s invoices that have been received after the cut-off date of 11 Employment grant and unemployment allowance 148 276 Grant for book project 730 0 January 2010 are provided for as accrued expenses and thus not attribut- Grant for printed materials 270 170 able to state funding. Grant for the Crown of Knowledge series of talks 0 100 Supplier invoices for less than SEK 5,000 are not allocated to a particular Other grants 245 233 period. Total income from grants 1,593 915

Valuation principles 4 Financial income Assets and liabilities have been valued at cost, unless otherwise stated Interest from National Debt Offi ce 53 320 below. Accounts receivable have been stated in the amounts that, based on Interest from bank and dividends from securities 116 621 individual assessment, are expected to be received. Income and expenses Interest from accounts receivable 1 2 Capital gains on fi nancial assets 0 36 have been recognised on an accrual basis in accordance with generally ac- Exchange rate gains 52 85 cepted accounting standards. Total fi nancial income 222 1,064 The buildings and areas of land in the Crown Lands that are included in the royal right of disposal, and which are managed by the Offi ce of the Mar- 5 Staff costs shal of the Realm via the Offi ce of the Governor, are only reported in terms Salaries -45,766 -41,860 of improvement expenses in the balance sheet, since they are owned by Social security contributions -17,332 -16,270 the Swedish state. The current rateable values are recorded in the notes. Allocation of accrued overtime, wages -566 -290 and holiday pay liability Other staff costs -907 -1,083 Total staff costs -64,571 -59,503 Absence due to sickness as a % of ordinary working hours 2009 2008 Total 2.69% 2.69% 6 Other running costs Proportion of staff on long-term sick leave (60 days or more) 48.97% 56.51% Explanatory items for signifi cant changes Women 3.07% 2.36% Legal and consultancy expenses properties -1,307 -564 Men 2.31% 3.02% Security services -3,824 -3,484 Employees aged 29 or younger 3.57% 4.18% Restoration services -764 -236 Employees aged 30-49 2.05% 2.33% Marketing -3,982 -3,686 Employees aged 50 or over 3.39% 3.06% 7 Intangible fi xed assets Opening cost 1,576 259 Additions during the year 0 1,317 Total accumulated costs 1,576 1,576

Accumulated depreciation -653 -136 Depreciation for the year -462 -517 Total accumulated depreciation -1,115 -653

Book value 461 923

38 THE ROYAL COURT 2009 ROYAL PALACE ADMINISTRATION ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2009

Note Amounts in SEK '000 2009 2008 Note Amounts in SEK '000 2009 2008 8 Property, plant and equipment 13 Balance of interest account at the National Debt Offi ce Buildings, land and other fi xed property Opening cost 12,066 7,925 The reporting is not prepared in such a way that it is clear Acquisitions during the year 981 4,141 whether the balance of the account comprises state alloca- Total accumulated costs 13,047 12,066 tion funds or own income.

Accumulated depreciation -562 -233 Balance of interest account 8,849 7,331 Depreciation for the year -435 -329 Total accumulated depreciation -997 -562 14 Government capital Intangible fi xed assets, see note 7 461 923 Machinery, equipment, installations etc. Property, plant and equipment, see note 8 19,549 19,713 Opening cost 27,841 25,774 Borrowings, see note 16 -3,093 -2,199 Accumulated cost reversed re equipment -951 -2,377 Total government capital 16,917 18,436 sold/discarded during the year Additions during the year 3,131 4,444 Total accumulated costs 30,021 27,841 15 Change in capital brought forward Accumulated profi t and profi t from previous year 18,404 12,689 Accumulated depreciation -20,101 -17,957 Book value Grusmedelsfonden, see note 9 8,018 7,757 Accumulated depreciation reversed re 951 1,878 Total change in capital brought forward 26,422 20,446 equipment sold/discarded during the year Depreciation for the year -3,841 -4,022 16 Loans Total accumulated depreciation -22,991 -20,101 Opening borrowings 2,199 3,147 Cultural assets New loans raised 982 4,141 Opening cost 470 470 Repayments during the year -88 -5,089 Borrowings 3,093 2,199 Total book value 19,549 19,713 17 Accrued expenses Rateable value of Crown Lands Accrued overtime liability 237 284 Agricultural property 56,350 50,367 Accrued wage liability 685 369 Apartment buildings 1,752 1,752 Accrued holiday pay liability 2,759 2,631 Total rateable value 58,102 52,119 Social security contributions for accrued overtime, 1,535 1,365 wage and holiday pay liability 9 Long-term receivables Other accrued expenses, 263 1,102 (supplier invoices not attributable to state funding) Book value Grusmedelsfonden 8,018 7,757 Total accrued expenses 5,479 5,751 Market value ditto 12,587 10,510

18 Unused grants 10 Inventory Funds remaining from grant for furnishing 0 125 The inventory is carried at the lower of cost and fair value, of warehouse building, government according to the fi rst-in-fi rst-out principle. Obsolescence risks have thus been taken into consideration. Total unused grants 0 125

11 Prepaid expenses Park contract work 0 1,045 Security services 109 191 Telephone subscription 258 228 Stockholm, 18 February, 2010 Software licences 100 0 Other 0 46 Svante Lindqvist Total prepaid expenses 467 1,510 Marshal of the Realm

12 Government allocation carried forward State allocations in interest-bearing fl ow Opening balance -911 -769 Reported against state allocation 42,006 53,528 State allocation supplied to interest account -57,136 -53,670 Liabilities in relation to state allocations in interest- -16,041 -911 bearing fl ow

THE ROYAL COURT 2009 39 ROYAL PALACE ADMINISTRATION ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2009

Summary of key information

Amounts in SEK '000 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

Other loans Borrowings 3,093 2,199 3,147 4,739 -

Interest earned The National Debt Offi ce 53 320 362 192 153 Bank, incl. dividends from securities 116 621 330 270 181

Interest expenses Other loans 43 195 208 39 -

State allocation credit Granted 1,641 1,623 1,447 1,438 - Utilised state allocation credit 0 0 0 0 -

Workforce and employees Full-time equivalent (FTE) 156 155 145 144 147 Running cost per FTE 717 672 669 680 599 Average number of female employees 81 79 74 68 69 Average number of male employees 75 76 71 76 78

Changes in capital during the year -2,645 4,196 4,814 3,356 2,815

Change in capital brought forward 26,422 20,446 20,627 21,606 23,069 of which Grusmedelsfonden 8,018 7,757 7,270 6,860 6,522

40 THE ROYAL COURT 2009 ROYAL PALACE ADMINISTRATION ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2009

Auditor’s Report for the Royal Palace Administration

The Swedish National Audit Offi ce has audited the annual accounts of the Royal Palace Administration, agreed on 18 February, 2010, for the 2009 fi nancial year.

The Royal Palace Administration shall follow the Annual Reports and Budget Information Ordinance (2000:605), with the exception of the stipulation in Chapter 2, § 4 on income statements. The Royal Palace Administration is also exempt with regard to reporting costs attributable to state funding.

It is the responsibility of the National Audit Offi ce to examine the annual accounts of the Royal Palace Administration in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, with the aim of establishing whether the accounts and supporting fi gures are reliable and whether the fi nancial statements are true and fair. The Auditing of State Activities Act (2002:1022) states that the National Audit Offi ce is not required to examine with the purpose of assessing whether the management’s administration follows applicable regulations and particular decisions.

The audit has been conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. This means that the audit has been planned and implemented with the aim of obtaining reasonable grounds for making a judgement on whether the annual accounts are true and fair. The examination thus relates to a selection of signifi cant transactions.

The audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion set out below.

The annual accounts have been prepared in accordance with the ordinance on annual reports and budget information, the letter of appropriation, and other government decisions relating to the Royal Palace Administration.

The National Audit Offi ce considers that the annual accounts are in all essentials true and fair.

Auditor Staff an Nyström is responsible for the decision in this case. Project manager Christina Nordenstam is responsible for submitting the report.

Stockholm, 19 March, 2010

The Swedish National Audit Offi ce

Staff an Nyström Christina Nordenstam

THE ROYAL COURT 2009 41 ROYAL DJURGÅRDEN ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2009

Notes to the fi nancial Income statement statements Amounts in SEK '000 Note 2009 2008 Income The result for the year amounted to a loss of SEK 10.5 mil- Rental and leasing income 74,782 67,946 lion (profi t 12.1). Total revenue increased by SEK 10.4 mil- Other operating income 1 34,188 30,626 lion during the year, to SEK 108.9 million. Continued con- 108,970 98,572 tract negotiations and Norra Länken’s progress with new Operating expenses concessions boosted rental and leasing income by SEK 6.8 Property expenses 2 -79,806 -55,529 million. Property expenses, which also include long-term Other external costs -20,951 -13,854 investments, increased by SEK 24.3 million to SEK 79.8 Staff costs 3 -17,221 -16,171 million. Other external costs increased to SEK 20.9 million Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 4 -2,060 -1,700 (13.9) and relate chiefl y to consultancy costs for clean-up Profi t from sale of fi xed assets 243 activities, and legal costs. Djurgårdsfonden contributed SEK -119,795 -87,254 15 million (12) to cover costs related to cleaning and repair- ing Djurgården Shipyard. Operating result -10,825 11,317 Investigations are underway on Beckholmen, as are nego- tiations with the County Administrative Board/Swedish En- Result from fi nancial items vironmental Protection Agency, to establish the nature of the Interest earned/dividends 285 771 clean-up assignment. Reversal of impairment of securities 8 67 The Royal Djurgården Administration The Royal Djurgården Administration Interest expenses/exchange losses -1 -2 Results trend 2005-2009 Sales trend 2005-2009 351 769 tkr tkr 15,000 120,000 Result for the year -10,474 12,086 12,000 100,000 9,000 6,000 80,000 3,000 60,000 0 -3,000 40,000 -6,000 20,000 -9,000 -12,000 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Balance sheet

Amounts in SEK '000 Note 31/12/09 31/12/08 Amounts in SEK '000 Note 31/12/09 31/12/08 ASSETS EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Fixed assets 5 Equity Property, plant and equipment Capital 6 46,951 57,730 Machinery and equipment 4 3,847 3,869 Funds brought forward 28,341 16,255 Financial assets Result for the year -10,474 12,086 Other investments held as fi xed assets 6 46,951 57,730 Total equity 64,818 86,071 Total fi xed assets 50,798 61,599

Current assets Current liabilities Current receivables Accounts payable 11,253 8,835 Accounts receivable 10,281 14,169 Other liabilities 576 517 Other receivables 7,071 5,589 Accrued expenses and deferred income 9 21,505 20,726 Prepaid expenses and accrued income 7 1,510 2,068 Total current liabilities 33,334 30,079 Total current receivables 18,862 21,825 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 98,152 116,150 Investments in securities 8 4,285 4,056 Pledged assets None None Cash and bank balances 24,207 28,669 Contingent liabilities 10 Total current assets 47,354 54,551

TOTAL ASSETS 98,152 116,150

42 THE ROYAL COURT 2009 ROYAL DJURGÅRDEN ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2009

Notes with accounting principles and notes to the fi nancial statements

Amounts in SEK '000 unless otherwise stated General accounting principles The annual accounts are, where appropriate, prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act.

Valuation principles Assets and liabilities have been valued at cost, unless otherwise stated below. Accounts receivable have been stated in the amounts that, based on individual assessment, are expected to be received. Improvement costs on buildings and land are carried as an expense directly.

Absence due to sickness as a % of ordinary working hours 2009 2008 6 Investments held as fi xed assets 2009 2008 Total absence due to sickness 3.63 3.29 The Royal Djurgården Administration’s funds’ net assets Proportion of staff on long-term sick leave (60 days or more) 43.79 55.80 according to the fi nancial statements of the fund manager, Women 2.34 2.49 Kammarkollegiet. Men 4.28 3.67 Special pension funds 22,799 21,882 Employees aged 30-49 2.14 1.60 Djurgårdsfonden 24,152 35,848 Employees aged 50 or over 4.66 4.23 Book value 46,951 57,730 Market value 61,188 63,708

Note 7 Prepaid expenses and accrued income Note Amounts in SEK '000 2009 2008 Prepaid insurance 553 587 1 Other operating income Other prepaid expenses 24 271 Accrued fuel income from tenants 410 1,005 Withdrawal from Djurgårdsfonden according to 15,000 12,000 Other accrued income 523 205 government decision for repairs to Djurgården Shipyard 1,510 2,068

2 Long-term investments 8 Investments in securities Property expenses include long-term investments Castle area 1,400 1,800 Institutional funds opening balance 4,056 3,938 GV dock Beckholmen 1,625 Dividends 162 118 Djurgården Shipyard 13,800 7,500 Reversed impairment losses 67 Djurgården Shipyard quay 5,800 Book value 4,285 4,056 Geothermal installations 850 712 Market value 4,285 4,191 Beckholmen Wärtsilä 7,000 9 Accrued expenses and deferred income 3 Employee and staff costs Invoiced rents and leases Number of annual working units 40 38 pertaining to the coming year 19,142 19,475 Of which men 65% 66% Other items 2,363 1,251 21,505 20,726 Salaries and social security contributions Salaries 11,215 10,319 10 Contingent liabilities Social security contributions 3,751 3,523 The Royal Djurgården Administration is responsible for clean-up operations at Pension costs 1,839 1,486 Beckholmen. Negotiations with the County Administrative Board/the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency are continuing in relation to e.g. the time, scope, 4 Machinery and equipment methods and the Royal Djurgården Administration’s share of the costs. It is estimated Planned depreciation based on original cost and expected that RDA will be responsible for covering 5% of the total cost, including own work. economic life of 5 years 31/12/09 31/12/08 Stockholm, 23 February, 2010 Opening costs 13,308 11,148 Additions 2,270 2,469 Disposals -1,222 -309 Svante Lindqvist Total costs 14,356 13,308 Marshal of the Realm

Opening depreciation -9,439 -8,048 Depreciation reversed on disposals 990 309 Depreciation for the year -2,060 -1,700 Accumulated depreciation -10,509 -9,439 Book value 3,847 3,869

5 Property rateable values The Royal Djurgården Administration controls properties on Northern and Southern Djurgården, in accordance with the royal right of disposal.

Rateable values Single-family house/plot for single-family house 353,490 280,987 Apartments/plots for apartments 161,395 161,395 Apartment premises 82,513 82,513 Industry/electricity production facility 5,473 5,473 602,871 530,368

THE ROYAL COURT 2009 43 ROYAL DJURGÅRDEN ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2009

Auditor’s Report for the Royal Djurgården Administration

The Swedish National Audit Offi ce has audited the annual report of the Royal Djurgården Ad- ministration, comprising annual accounts with notes, agreed on 18 February, 2010, for the 2009 fi nancial year.

It is the responsibility of the National Audit Offi ce to examine the annual accounts of the Royal Djurgården Administration in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, with the aim of establishing whether the accounts and supporting fi gures are reliable and whether the fi nancial statements are true and fair. The Auditing of State Activities Act (2002:1022) states that the Natio- nal Audit Offi ce is not required to examine with the purpose of assessing whether the management’s administration follows applicable regulations and particular decisions.

The audit has been conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. This means that the audit has been planned and implemented with the aim of obtaining reasonable grounds for making a judgement on whether the annual accounts are true and fair. The examina- tion thus relates to a selection of signifi cant transactions.

The audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion set out below.

The annual accounts have been prepared, where appropriate, in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act (1995:1554).

The National Audit Offi ce considers that the annual accounts are in all essentials true and fair.

Auditor Staff an Nyström is responsible for the decision in this case. Project manager Christina Nordenstam is responsible for submitting the report.

Stockholm, 19 March, 2010

The Swedish National Audit Offi ce

Staff an Nyström Christina Nordenstam

44 THE ROYAL COURT 2009 Diagram overview

Number of inquiries regarding Number of visits to the Royal Palaces State allocation trend 2005-2009 royal involvement 2005-2009 2005-2009

60 2,000 1,000,000 50 800,000 1,500 40 600,000 30 1,000 400,000 20

500 200,000 10

0 0 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 The Court Administration The Palace Administration Use of funds within the Court Distribution of income, Distribution of expenditure, Administration Palace Administration Palace Administration

7% 3% 4% 21%

30% 41% 55% 44%

8%

37%

20% 21% 1% 8% Office of the Marshal of the Realm Rents and leases Staff costs Office of the Marshal of the Court Entrance fees, guided tours Other operating costs H.M. The Queen’s Household Sales Depreciation, financial costs H.R.H. The Crown Princess’s Household Income from grants The Royal Mews State allocation Other income

Number of permanent employees Age distribution: women Age distribution: men converted into full-time posts

7% 1% 250 9% 7% 11%

200 27% 38% 150 19% 23%

100

50

0 27% 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 31% The Royal Djurgården Administration The Palace Administration The Court Administration Under 24 25-34 years 35-44 years 45-54 years 55-64 years 65+

THE ROYAL COURT 2009 45 THEME: STATE VISITS

Swedish interests promoted during exchange of visits

Each state visit has a clear description of purpose from the government, which may for example be to in- crease trade and cultural exchanges between countries. State visits also lay the foundations for personal relationships between heads of state and their delegations at a political, fi nancial and cultural level. The King and Queen carried out two outgoing state visits during the year. No state visits were made to Swe- den. These were replaced this year by an offi cial exchange of visits between Sweden and Finland to mark the Bicentenary of the separation of Finland from Sweden (Märkesåret 1809), as well as audiences in connection with Sweden assuming the EU Presidency.

The King and Queen with ministers Carl Bildt and Lars Leijonborg being received at Villa Madama by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

State visit to Italy 23 – 27 March

During their state visit to Italy, The King and Queen were ac- dren who have been born deaf, children with hearing impair- companied by Minister for Foreign Aff airs Carl Bildt and Min- ments and cochlear implants. The Queen’s programme also ister for Higher Education and Research Lars Leijonborg. The included a visit to the National Etruscan Museum and a wom- King and Queen were received by President Giorgio Napolitano en’s forum. The King and Queen attended meetings at the UN at a welcoming ceremony. The King visited both the Senate and Food and Agriculture Organisation and the International Fund the Chamber of Deputies for a meeting with the Speaker. The for Agricultural Development in Rome, where the world’s food King and Queen laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Sol- situation was discussed. The state visit continued to Bologna, dier and visited the Mayor of Rome. Following this, The King where The King and Queen visited the world’s oldest universi- and Queen went to the art museum Galleria Borghese, accom- ty faculty. The King and Queen participated in the conference, panied by the Italian Minister for Culture, and later attended a “Sweden and the EU – Challenges Ahead”. A visit was also lunch hosted by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. paid to the Swedish Institute’s exhibition, “Quality of Life”, The Queen opened a Swedish-Italian conference on chil- which featured Swedish inventions and Swedish design.

46 THE ROYAL COURT 2009 THEME: STATE VISITS

State visit to the Netherlands 21 – 23 April

Minister for Employment Sven Otto Littorin and Minister Several of the programme items during the state visit had for Education Jan Björklund joined The King and Queen on an environmental technology, sustainable development and their state visit to the Netherlands. The King and Queen were biotechnology theme. For example, the party paid a visit to received by Queen Beatrix, after which the programme be- Groningen, where the harbour is being developed with a focus gan with a visit to the historical 15th century church Nieuwe on sustainability and is expected to be of major economic sig- Kerk, in Amsterdam. The King took part in a seminar on la- nifi cance to Scandinavia. At the university in Groningen, The bour market issues, led by the employment ministers of both King and Queen were informed about the eminent research countries. The King and Queen and Minister Littorin also work being conducted within the fi eld of nanotechnology. visited an interesting project in which unemployed people are The Queen visited an exhibition at the library in Amsterdam, off ered work experience restoring old forts and defences. The featuring Swedish children’s book illustrations. The programme King also met representatives from the International Court also included a seminar on vulnerable children, a visit to Keuken- of Justice in The Hague, as well as the Speaker of Parliament hof Park and a visit to Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, which and Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende. contains works by some of the great Dutch painters.

The King and Queen pictured here with Queen Beatrix and The Crown Prince Couple Willem Alexander and Maxima, as well as Princess Margriet, at the Swedish reciprocal dinner in The Hague.

THE ROYAL COURT 2009 47 THEME: BICENTENARY

Märkesåret 1809 exchange of visits Sweden – Finland

President Tarja Halonen in Sweden The King and Queen in Finland 15 – 16 January 25 – 26 August Finland’s President Tarja Halonen and her husband Dr Pentti The King and Queen visited Finland at the invitation of Arajärvi paid an offi cial visit to Sweden at the invitation of President Tarja Halonen, accompanied by Minister for Social The King on 15 – 16 January. The programme included the Security with responsibility for Nordic cooperation, Cristina offi cial inauguration of the Bicentenary of the separation Husmark Pehrsson. The programme included a seminar at of Finland from Sweden (Märkesåret 1809), in the Swed- Åbo Academy in Turku, entitled: “Märkesåret – 1809 and the ish Parliament building. In the evening The King and Queen years that followed”. A study visit was paid to Turku Shipyard. hosted a banquet at the Royal Palace, with guests from the In Tampere, The King and Queen visited the city’s Swedish diplomatic corps, the Swedish Parliament, the government, day nursery and the Swedish Sami School, the Moomin Mu- authorities and representatives from the Swedish and Finn- seum and a graphics workshop. ish business communities, science and culture. On Friday 16 January, the Presidential couple and The King and Queen visited Botkyrka and Södertälje.

The King and Queen together with President Tarja Halonen and her husband, Dr Pentti Arajärvi, during a visit to the graphics workshop Himmelblau in Tampere.

48 THE ROYAL COURT 2009 THEME: PRESIDENCY OF THE EU

The King in talks with President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso on 1 July, 2009. Audiences in connection with Sweden assuming the EU Presidency, 1 July

The King gave an audience for the President of the European European Commission and Sweden’s government. The King Commission José Manuel Barroso, in connection with and Queen attended a ceremony at Skansen to mark Sweden Sweden assuming the EU Presidency on 1 July. On the same assuming the EU Presidency. day, The King also gave an audience for the members of the

The King and Queen, Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, Minister for Enterprise and Energy Maud Olofsson, Minister for Foreign Aff airs Carl Bildt and Minister for Finance Anders Borg, together with the European Commissioners during an audience at the Royal Palace in connection with Sweden assuming the EU Presidency on 1 July, 2009.

THE ROYAL COURT 2009 49 THEME: HEAD OF STATE’S DUTIES – CABINET MEETINGS

The King and Crown Princess Victoria receive the Speaker of Parliament and the new government at the change of government cabinet meeting in 2006. The King’s meetings with the government and Riksdag The King hosts several cabinet meetings at the Royal Pal- It is at this cabinet meeting that a new government formally ace of Stockholm every year. Crown Princess Victoria also takes up its duties. The new government traditionally gathers participates in the cabinet meetings. There are two kinds of for a photograph in connection with the meeting. cabinet meeting: The King and Queen host a lunch after the cabinet meet- ings, which is also attended by the department heads at the Information cabinet meetings Royal Court. According to the Constitution Act of 1974, the Prime Minis- ter is responsible for ensuring that the Head of State is kept The Swedish Parliament’s Advisory Council informed about matters concerning the nation. The Constitu- on Foreign Aff airs tion Act (Chapter 5, § 1) states: “The government convenes The King also chairs the meetings of the Advisory Coun- for cabinet meetings under the chairmanship of the Head cil on Foreign Aff airs, which take place at the Royal Palace. of State as required.” These meetings take place 3-4 times The Advisory Council is made up of the Speaker and nine a year according to current practice. It is formally The King members of Parliament. The Council is a consultation group who convenes the cabinet meeting, but the decision is made between the government and the Riksdag. The government is in consultation with the Prime Minister. During the cabinet responsible for informing and consulting the Council on key meetings, each minister present informs The King about po- foreign policy issues. litical initiatives, investigations and current legislation within their department and responds to questions asked by The Cabinet Meeting Room King and The Crown Princess. The cabinet meetings take place in the Cabinet Meeting Room at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. When it is not being used for Change of government cabinet meetings The King’s offi cial duties the room is open to the public, as are According to the Constitution Act (Chapter 9, § 4), a change other rooms in the State Apartments. The interior decor dates of government cabinet meeting should take place after the from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Cabinet Meeting Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) has elected a new Prime Min- Room was used as the king’s main dining room during the time ister. The King meets the new government and the Speaker of Gustav III. It was here that Gustav III held what were known of Parliament after the newly-elected Prime Minister has an- as public suppers, inspired by the French, at which guests were nounced the ministers who will form the new government. invited to watch the king taking his meal.

50 THE ROYAL COURT 2009 THEME: HEAD OF STATE’S DUTIES – CABINET MEETINGS

King Gustaf V chairing a cabinet meeting in 1944 with the coalition government that was in power during the war years 1939-1945.

Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and Speaker Per Westerberg on their way to a The year World War II broke out, 1939. The coalition government leaving the cabinet meeting. Royal Palace following a cabinet meeting.

THE ROYAL COURT 2009 51 Medal presentations on 28 January 2009

Former Prime Minister Göran Persson received Composer Gunhild “Gullan” Bornemark was Former minister Gun Hellsvik received H.M. H.M. The King’s Medal, 12th size. awarded H.M. The King’s medal, 8th size. The King’s Medal, 12th size.

Chartered accountant Berit Hernström For H.M. THE KING’S MEDAL Former Director of Defence Roland Sandberg meritorious services as an accountant at the For outstanding contributions as the founder and 12TH SIZE WITH CHAIN Royal Court Justice of the Supreme Administrative Court commander of the Småland Karoliner (Soldiers Director Carin Mannheimer For outstanding ar- Rune Lavin For outstanding contributions to of Karl XII) tistic contributions as a scriptwriter and director the Swedish legal system Golfer Annika Sörenstam For exceptional Professor Björn Wittrock For signifi cant contri- Former Prime Minister Göran Persson For many achievements as a golfer butions to Swedish social science research years of signifi cant work as Prime Minister Professor Per Wramner For signifi cant contri- 12TH SIZE WITH THE RIBBON OF THE ORDER H.M. THE KING’S MEDAL TO THOSE WHO butions within environmental work OF THE SERAPHIM SERVE AT THE ROYAL COURT AND ROYAL ORDER OF HIS MAJESTY THE KING Former Cabinet Minister Leni Björklund For outstanding contributions within Swedish THE LITTERIS ET ARTIBUS MEDAL 8TH SIZE WITH A BRIGHT-BLUE RIBBON politics and the public sector Film director Roy Andersson For outstanding Clerk to the Offi ce of the Order Anna Lil- First Lady of the Court, Baroness Kirstine von artistic contributions as a fi lm director liehöök For meritorious services to the Royal Order of His Majesty The King Blixen-Finecke For signifi cant contributions as Writer Maj Bylock For outstanding artistic a First Lady of the Court contributions as a writer Former Cabinet Minister Gun Hellsvik For out- Producer Katinka Farago For outstanding artis- FOR LONG AND FAITHFUL SERVICE standing contributions within Swedish politics tic contributions to the Swedish fi lm industry Cleaner Rita Bernhard For long and faithful and the public sector Actor Örjan Ramberg For outstanding artistic service to Gripsholm Castle Administration Keeper of the Public Records Tomas Lidman contributions as an actor Deer keeper Lars Eklund For long and faithful For outstanding cultural contributions within the service to Gripsholm Castle Administration fi eld of librarianship and archive management First Curator Jerzy Holtz For long and faithful Crown Equerry, Lieutenant General Mertil H.M. THE KING’S MEDAL service to the Royal Collections Melin For signifi cant contributions as Director 8TH SIZE WITH A BRIGHT-BLUE RIBBON Court Secretary Eva Papik Lindfors For long of the Royal Mews Club Director Dennis Andersson For outstand- and faithful service within public administration Director Björn Wahlström For outstanding ing contributions within international youth and for the Offi ce of the Marshal of the Court work in Sweden’s business sector football and as founder of the Gothia Cup Palace Librarian Antoinette Ramsay-Hertelius Professor Barbro Westerholm For outstanding Project Manager Brittmo Bernhardsson For For long and faithful service to the Bernadotte contributions within Swedish politics and the many years of service within the fi eld of culture Library public sector and the media Pastor of the Court Parish Erland Ros For long Director Leif Östling For outstanding work in Composer Gunhild (Gullan) Bornemark For and faithful service to the Church Sweden’s business sector outstanding artistic contributions as a composer 8TH SIZE WITH THE RIBBON OF THE ORDER 12TH SIZE WITH A BRIGHT-BLUE RIBBON and lyrics writer of children’s and young peo- ple’s music OF THE SERAPHIM DSc Econ. (Hon) & MD (Hon) Margareta Nils- Colonel Mikael Christoffersson For meritorious son For signifi cant contributions within teaching Jeweller to H.M. The King Lars Kjellander For services as aide to H.M. The King and research meritorious services as Jeweller to H.M. The King Lieutenant Colonel Iréne Clement For meritori- 8TH SIZE WITH THE RIBBON OF THE ORDER Author, musician and artist Ulf Lundell For ous services as aide to H.R.H. Crown Princess OF THE SERAPHIM many years of valuable work as a musician, author and poet Victoria Producer Waldemar Bergendahl For signifi - Major Ingrid von Knorring For meritorious serv- cant contributions to the Swedish fi lm industry National Folk Musician of Sweden Kalle (Karl) ices as aide to H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria Professor Christopher Gillberg For valuable Moraeus For many years of valuable work as Commander Bengt Lundgren For meritorious work within child and adolescent psychiatry a musician services as aide to H.M. The King Professor Bo Grandien For signifi cant contribu- Swimmer Anders Olsson For exceptional Colonel Thomas Nilsson For meritorious serv- tions to Swedish art achievements as a disabled sportsman ices as aide to H.M. The King Local Government Commissioner Stig Henriks- Lay worker Inga Pagreus For signifi cant contri- Major Daniel Ottosson For meritorious serv- son For outstanding contributions within local butions to the Church’s social work ices as aide to H.R.H. Prince Carl Philip Swedish politics Cathedral Chaplain Carl-Erik Sahlberg For sig- nifi cant contributions to the Church’s social work Lieutenant Colonel Jan Vall For meritorious services as aide to H.M. The King

52 THE ROYAL COURT 2009 Medal presentations on 8 June 2009

Local Government Commissioner Bengt Ger- Ice hockey player Jörgen Jönsson For out- H.M. THE KING’S MEDAL mundsson For outstanding contributions within standing achievements as an ice hockey player 12TH SIZE WITH CHAIN local Swedish politics Priest Lars Åke Lundberg For signifi cant General Håkan Syrén For outstanding work for Publisher Berit Gullberg For signifi cant contri- contributions within the Church’s social and the Swedish Armed Forces butions within theatre spiritual work 12TH SIZE WITH THE RIBBON OF THE ORDER Professor Stig Hadenius For outstanding con- Authoress Margareta Melin For signifi cant OF THE SERAPHIM tributions within media and journalism contributions as a writer of books on spiritual and existential subjects Director Sune Carlsson For outstanding work Professor Jan Lindroth For signifi cant work in Sweden’s business sector within the history of sport Composer and musician Ale Möller For Professor Ingvar Lundberg For signifi cant outstanding contributions as a composer and County Governor Barbro Holmberg For out- musician standing contributions to society work within the fi eld of literacy development, in particular dyslexia Sculptress and authoress Eva Spångberg For Director Nils Erik Johansson For outstanding outstanding contributions as a church sculptor work in Sweden’s business sector Dramaturge Ulla Åberg-Josephson For out- standing contributions as a dramaturge and writer Director Dag Klackenberg For signifi cant con- Pastor Allan Wendefors For signifi cant humani- tributions within administration and commerce tarian contributions in the fi eld of development aid Museum Director Lars Nittve For outstanding THE LITTERIS ET ARTIBUS MEDAL achievements within museum work Clarinettist Karin Dornbusch For outstanding artistic contributions as a clarinet player H.M. THE KING’S MEDAL TO THOSE WHO Director Carl-Henric Svanberg For signifi cant SERVE AT THE ROYAL COURT work in Sweden’s business sector Actor Björn Gustafsson For outstanding artistic contributions as an actor 8TH SIZE WITH THE RIBBON OF THE ORDER County Governor Per Unckel For outstanding OF THE SERAPHIM contributions to society TV producer Måns Reuterswärd For outstand- ing artistic contributions as a TV producer Court Dentist Anders Ericson For meritorious 12TH SIZE WITH A BRIGHT-BLUE RIBBON services as H.M. The King’s dentist Deputy County Governor Göran Bengtsson For Actress Meg Westergren For outstanding signifi cant contributions to society as a county artistic contributions as an actress 8TH SIZE WITH A BRIGHT-BLUE RIBBON director, acting county governor and as Chair- Housekeeper Gerd Andersson For meritorious man of the fundraising foundation Ostindie- services as housekeeper at Solliden H .M. THE KING’S MEDAL fararen Göteborg III Supervisor of the Royal Palace Timmy Cox For Former Bank Director Sten Westerberg For 8TH SIZE WITH A BRIGHT-BLUE RIBBON meritorious services as a Supervisor at Drot- signifi cant contributions within administration Tennis player Jonas Björkman For outstanding tningholm Palace and the Chinese Pavilion and commerce achievements as a tennis player Chef Erich Schaumburger For meritorious 8TH SIZE WITH THE RIBBON OF THE ORDER Author Stefan Edman For outstanding contri- services as a chef OF THE SERAPHIM butions to the environment Lady’s maid Ann Schierenbeck For meritorious Opera Director Lise-Lotte Axelsson For signifi - Choir Director Gunnar Eriksson For outstand- services as a lady’s maid cant contributions to Swedish musical life ing contributions within Swedish choral life Huntsman to H.M. The King Peter Vilidu Professor Johan Cullberg For signifi cant contri- Choirmaster Bo Johansson For outstanding For meritorious services as Huntsman to H.M. butions within the fi eld of psychiatry contributions within Swedish choral life The King

Film director Roy Andersson received the Golfer Annika Sörenstam received H.M. The King’s Medal, 8th size (the medal Director Carl-Henric Svanberg was Litteris et Artibus Medal from The King. was awarded on 28th January). awarded H.M. The King’s Medal, 12th size.

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Excerpts from the Royal Family’s offi cial programme 2009 To follow is a summary of sections of the Royal Family’s programme of offi cial engagements. Audiences, internal meetings and private visits took place in addition to these engagements. The venue for the programme is the Royal Palace of Stockholm, unless otherwise stated.

The King The QueenThe King and The Crown Prince Carl Philip Princess Madeleine Queen Princess

JANUARY Audience with Director General for Mo 12/1- Studies at the Swedish University of Political Affairs Björn Lyrvall ahead of the Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs Fr 29/5 Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp The Swedish Parliament’s Advisory Tu 13 Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs Council on Foreign Affairs briefi ng ahead of Finland’s President Tarja Halonen’s offi cial visit to Sweden Mo 26 Opening of Fashion Week by Berns, Dinner with the Ukrainian ambassador Berns Salonger, Stockholm H.E. Mr Yevgen Perebyinis, Stockholm Attendance at Young Music concert at the Royal Palace We 14 Audience with Professor Peter Wallen- steen and Professor Thomas Ohlson Tu 27 Presentation of scholarship awards from Queen Silvia’s Jubilee Fund for Research Farewell audience with the US on Children and Children’s Disabilities ambassador H.E. Mr Michael Wood Farewell audience with Croatia’s Attendance at a seminar on the Finnish ambassador H.E. Dr Svjetlan Berkovic War 1808-1809 Attendance at Young Music concert at the Th 15 Offi cial visit by Finland’s President Tarja Royal Palace Halonen to mark the Bicentenary of We 28 Audience with Prime Minister Fredrik the separation of Finland from Sweden Reinfeldt and Minister for Finance Anders (Märkesåret 1808–1809) Borg Gala dinner in connection with Märkesåret Audience with Professor Thomas Ohlson 1808–1809

Fr 16 Offi cial visit by Finland’s President Tarja Audience with Director-General for Halonen in connection with Märkesåret Political Affairs, Björn Lyrvall, ahead of 1808–1809, Botkyrka and Södertälje formal audiences municipalities Presentation of H.M. The King’s Medal Su 18 Attendance at the Society and Defence National Conference in Sälen Th 29 Formal audiences: Pakistan, India, Nepal Mo 19 Presentation of Silvia Nurse brooches, and Benin Silviahemmet Th 29 Attendance at My Big Dinner, Mo 19 - Visit to Uddevalla and Gothenburg Fiskartorpet, Stockholm Tu 20 Th 29 - Acceptance of the International Prize Tu 20 Visit to exhibition Traffi cking, Museum of Su 1/2 Bonino for Literature, Art, Science and Ethnography, Stockholm Culture, Taormina, Italy Audience with Minister for Enterprise and Fr 30 Attendance at a meeting of the Board of Energy Maud Olofsson the Swedish Care Institute, Stockholm Interview with TV4’s Malou von Sivers FEBRUARY regarding traffi cking Mo 2 Attendance at a seminar on the child sex trade, We 21 Presentation of Silvia Nurse brooches, Skandia, Stockholm Silviahemmet Audience with the newly-appointed ambassador Audience with Secretary General Jane in Chile, Eva Zetterberg Olsson Thoburn and Assistant Secretary General Mats Agurén, World Childhood Th 5 - Opening of the exhibition, “Swedish Fashion – Foundation Su 8 Exploring a New Identity”, Fashion and Textile Museum, London. Interview with Swedish media. Th 22 Presentation of the ’Better School 2009’ quality award, Västerås Tu 10 Executive Committee Meeting, World Childhood Foundation, Stockholm Offi cial dinner Audience with Professor Peter Wallensteen and Professor Thomas Ohlson Fr 23 Meeting of the Board of the Silviahemmet Audience with Professor Anders Karlqvist, Foundation, Silviahemmet Swedish Polar Research Secretariat

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Attendance at Smilbandsbolaget prize giving, Audience with Swedish Association of Bakers Stockholm and Pastry Cooks Th 12 Attendance at conference Children and Online Audience with the Royal Flower Foundation Sexual Violence, organised by Childhood, Stockholm Audience with researcher Joel Andersson, Attendance at the annual meeting of the Swedish Institute of International Affairs International Chamber of Commerce, Stockholm Audience with Deputy Director Mathias Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs briefi ng Otterstedt ahead of the state visit to Italy Mo 16 Presentation of the Swedish Dairy Association’s Audience with County Governor, Bo Källstrand, Gold Medal, Stockholm Västernorrland County Lecture by Stefan Westergren on Stockholm Offi cial dinner International Peace Research Institute, Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters, Uppsala Mo 16 - Attendance at Baden-Powell Fellowship Event in Interview with Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter: A day with The Queen Th 19 Bangkok, Thailand Fr 13 Formal audiences: Colombia, Croatia, Trinidad Reference group meeting Silviahemmet/ and Tobago, Chad Sophiahemmet, Sophiahemmet Visit to Secretary General Torbjörn Pettersson, Audience with County Governor, Göran Swedish Committee for Afghanistan, Stockholm Tunhammar, Skåne County We 18 Visit to Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt, Audience with Professor Peter Wallensteen and Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Stockholm Professor Thomas Ohlson Th 19 Audience with Ulf Berg, CEO, Swedish Trade Audience with Secretary General of the National Council Association of Naval Volunteer Reserves, Johan Fischerström Mo 23 Visit to Eriksberg district, Ekerö Meeting with Italian media ahead of state visit to Italy Tu 24 Cabinet meeting Attendance at the Royal Clubs’ party, Stockholm

Press briefi ng in connection with the engagement Mo 16 Audience for Dr Toure, Secretary General of the between Crown Princess Victoria and Mr Daniel International Telecommunication Union, Gunilla Westling von Arbin, Mats Agurén of World Childhood We 25 Audience with Palestine’s President Mahmoud Foundation, and Helena Karlén, ECPAT Abbas Attendance at a seminar on economics at the Th 26 Attendance at the opening of the Farming and Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm Gardening Fair, Alnarp Dinner with Italy’s ambassador, H.E. Mrs Anna Fr 27 Audience for Russia’s Speaker H.E. Mr Sergey Della Croce di Dojola, Stockholm Mironov Tu 17 Attendance at the conference “Sweden and Finland in the EU and the world”, Stockholm MARCH Annual meeting of Baden-Powell Fellows Tu 3 Audience with Professor Peter Wallensteen and Sweden Chapter Professor Thomas Ohlson Meeting of the Board of World Childhood Attendance at a charity auction in aid of My Big Foundation Day, Stockholm Auction House, Stockholm We 18 Audience with Professor Peter Wallensteen and Th 5 Silviahemmet’s Inspiration Day for 300 Professor Thomas Ohlson participants, Folkets Hus, Stockholm Audience with Slovenia’s Speaker H.E. Mr Pavle Mo 9 Audience with Nina Balabina from Lilla Gantar Akademien, Drottningholm Palace Visit to Silviahemmet, Ekerö We 18 Attendance at Royal Palace Sprint, Stockholm

Tu 10 Ministerial lunch with Minister for Migration and Opening of Viola Flower Show, Drottningholm Asylum Policy, Tobias Billström Theatre, Ekerö Audience with Assistant Undersecretary, Klas Th 19 Visit to Gävleborg County with dinner at the Molin, ahead of formal audiences Governor’s offi cial residence in Gävle Attendance at a reception with the Vienna Fr 20 Attendance at the Royal Academy of Letters’ NGO Committee on Narcotic Drugs, Swedish formal gathering, Stockholm embassy, Vienna, Austria Sa 21 - Attendance at the Cross-country Skiing World We 11 Attendance at the Alpine World Ski Su 22 Cup Final, Falun Championships, Åre Tu 24 - State visit to Italy Fr 27 Press briefi ng with Swedish media in Italy Th 12 The Crown Princess’ name day Tu 24 Audience with Professor Peter Wallensteen and Professor Thomas Ohlson Audience with Jan Carlzon and Erik Olsson, Mentor Sweden, and Niclas Kjellström-Matseke Th 26 Annual meeting with Europa Nostra, Museum of Architecture, Stockholm

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Fr 27 Attendance at the launch of cutlery set, Svenskt Presentation of the Royal Patriotic Society’s Tenn medal, Riddarhuset, Stockholm Mo 30 Meeting of the Board of the Swedish Care Tu 21 - State visit to the Netherlands Institute, Stockholm Th 23 Press briefi ng with Swedish media in the Netherlands Tu 31 Visit to the Stenhammar Estate, Flen Tu 21 Audience with Professor Peter Wallensteen and Professor Thomas Ohlson Attendance at the launch of a Swedish-European sign language dictionary, the Ministry for Foreign Fr 24 Audience with Bulgaria’s Speaker, H.E. Mr Affairs, Stockholm Georgi Pirinski Visit to Silviahemmet for training of Silvia Fr 24 Presentation of 2009 Vega Medal instructors for the Order of Malta, Ekerö

1/4 5/4 Visit to Rio de Janeiro, Volvo Ocean Race Su 26- Visit to the Stenhammar Estate, Flen Mo 27 APRIL Tu 28 Attendance at the Sweden-America Foundation’s 90th anniversary celebration, We 1 Opening of the Emigrant Register and visit to Swedish Society of Medicine, Stockholm Karlstad University Ministerial lunch for Minister for Employment, Th 2 Meeting of the Board of King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Sven Otto Littorin 50th Jubilee Fund for Science, Technology and Environment Audience with the Speaker of the Czech Attendance at court assembly evening Parliament, H.E. Mr Premysl Sobotka Tu 28 Interview with the Swedish Botanical Society’s Fr 3 Meeting of the Board of the Silviahemmet magazine, Svensk Botanisk Tidskrift Foundation, Ekerö We 29 Audience with Professor Peter Wallensteen Meeting of the Board of H.M. The King’s and Professor Thomas Ohlson Jubilee Fund for Youth in Sweden Audience with Chairman of the Board of Ågrenska, Anders Olauson, Gothenburg Audience with the wife of the President of Poland, H.E. Mrs Maria Kaczynska, and the Attendance at a seminar on Value-based wife of the President of Ukraine, Mrs Katerina Leadership and presentation of Young Yushchenko, followed by a visit to World Leadership scholarships. Childhood Foundation Press briefi ng in connection with leadership Audience with Afghanistan’s Speaker, H.E. Mr seminar Mohammed Younis Qanooni Audience with Professor Peter Wallensteen Sa 4 Attendance at artillery excercises with the and Professor Thomas Ohlson Elfsborg Battalion’s Home Guard, Gothenburg TV interview on Childhood and Silviahemmet, Mo 6 Audience with Minister for Social Affairs Göran Reinhold Beckmann, ARD, Germany (interview Hägglund in Sweden) Audience with Supreme Commander of the Interview on palliative care with Anna-Lena Swedish Armed Forces, Sverker Göranson Haverdahl, from Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet Tu 7 Ministerial lunch for Minister for Culture, Lena Audience with Anders Karlqvist, Swedish Polar Adelsohn-Liljeroth Research Secretariat Diplomatic reception Th 30 Celebration of H.M. The King’s birthday

We 8 Audience with Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt MAY

We 15 Audience with Professor Peter Wallensteen Tu 5 - Meeting and dinner with Mentor International and Professor Thomas Ohlson Th 7 Trustee Meeting, London, UK Th 16 Executive Committee Meeting, World We 6 Audience with Minister for Defence, Sten Childhood Foundation, Stockholm Tolgfors, and Lieutenant General Mats Nilsson Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs briefi ng Audience with Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt ahead of the state visit to the Netherlands Meeting with media from the Netherlands Attendance at the Scouts’ spring cleaning day on Djurgården, Stockholm Dinner with the Dutch ambassador, Press briefi ng in connection with Scout spring H.E. Mr Jan Edward Craanen cleaning day on Djurgården Fr 17 Meeting of the Board of Mentor Sweden Attendance at the opening of an Italian fashion exhibition, Hallwylska Museum, Stockholm Fr 17 Reception in connection with the engagement We 6 - Visit to Nordens Ark animal sanctuary, Åby between Crown Princess Victoria and Mr Th 7 Säteri Daniel Westling Th 7 Key note speaker at the 11th Congress of the Mo 20 Purchase of the year’s fi rst Mayfl ower pin to European Association for Palliative Care, Vienna, raise money for charity Austria

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Th 7- Attendance at Baden-Powell Fellowship Event Audience with the Permanent Secretary of the Sa 9 in Boston, USA Swedish Academy, Horace Engdahl Sa 9 Opening of artist Hans Frode’s glass exhibition Meeting in connection with the 10th anniversary “Parallel You-Niverse”, Småland Museum, Växjö of World Childhood Foundation, Drottningholm Palace Opening of the exhibitions “Two Princes behind the camera” and “White, White, White”, Prince We 20 Annual meeting of the World Wide Fund for Eugen’s Waldemarsudde, Stockholm Nature (WWF), Tyresta Naturrum Mo 11 Audience with Director General Marianne Press briefi ng in connection with WWF’s annual Treschow and Head of Network Security Anders meeting, Tyresta Johansson, Swedish Post and Telecom Agency Audience with Ingmar Wahlberg, Swedish Audience with Crown Princess Margareta’s National Day Committee Veteran Reserve Foundation Presentation of the Crafoord Prize in Attendance at a dinner with Childhood 2nd Polyarthritis at the Royal Swedish Academy of Generation, Junibacken, Stockholm Sciences, Stockholm Mo 25 Attendance at Manillaskolan’s 200th anniversary Presentation of the “Invent 2009” award, Berns celebrations, Stockholm Salonger, Stockholm Audience with Professor Anders Karlqvist, Tu 12 Cabinet meeting Swedish Polar Research Secretariat Meeting of the Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Attendance at Grand Export Day and Sibylla Memorial Fund presentation of the Swedish Trade Council’s Attendance at the annual event of the Stora Exportpriset, Cirkus, Stockholm Association of Friends of the Artists, Prince Meeting of the Society for the Promotion of Eugen’s Waldemarsudde, Stockholm Diligence at Work Attendance at the Gastronomic Academy’s Interview with Britt-Marie Mattsson, Göteborgs- spring meeting, Stockholm Posten, on the 10th anniversary of World Childhood Foundation Tu 26 Audience with class 9, Kristinaskolan in Angered Interview with Roger Lundgren, Queen, on the 10th anniversary of World Childhood Foundation Ministerial lunch for Minister for Defence, Sten Tolgfors Audience with Nigeria’s Vice President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, Cirkus, Stockholm Presentation of scholarship awards from King We 13 Ceremony and reception for H.R.H. Prince Carl Carl XVI Gustaf’s 50th Jubilee Fund for Science, Philip to mark his 30th birthday Technology and Environment Tu 26 - Visit to Greenland with the heirs to the Farewell audience with Hungary’s ambassador, Mon Norwegian and Danish thrones H.E. Mr Gábor Iklódy 1/6 Audience with Professor Lars Börjesson on the Press briefi ng in connection with Greenland trip ESS project in Lund

Th 14 Visit to Östergötland We 27 Opening of the exhibition “From His Majesty The King’s Graphic Arts Collection”, Grafi kens Hus, Mariefred Visit to National Museum, Stockholm Attendance at the Parkinson’s Disease Association’s Researcher Conference, Lund Annual meeting of the Friends of the Nordic Museum and Skansen and presentation of the Th 28 Visit to Stenhammar Artur Prize, Skansen, Stockholm

Fr 15 Opening of the 2009 Summer Exhibition, Audience with representatives from Ersta Solliden, Öland Diakoni Press briefi ng in connection with the 2009 Audience with Olle Wästberg, the Swedish exhibition at Solliden Institute and Ulrika Rosvall Levin Sa 16 Attendance at the 100th anniversary Fr 29 Farewell audience with Norway’s ambassador, celebrations of the Swedish Society for Nature H.E. Mr Odd Lauritz Fosseidbråten, and his wife Conservation, Stockholm Ingrid Susanne Farner Mo 18 Farewell audience with Thailand’s ambassador, Farewell audience with Moldova’s ambassador, H.E. Dr Apichart Chinwanno H.E. Mrs Natalia Gehrman Farewell audience with Romania’s ambassador, Su 31 Attendance at Childhood day, Gröna Lund, H.E. Mrs Victoria Popescu Stockholm Mo 18 Project visit and concert to mark the 10th anniversary of World Childhood Foundation, JUNE Gothenburg MMoo 1 Presentation of Silvia Nurse brooches, Tu 19 Attendance at a conference on Climate and Silviahemmet, Ekerö the Baltic Sea, organised by the Swedish Audience with the retiring Commander and Environmental Research Institute, Stockholm the new Commander of the Life Guards, Meeting in connection with the 10th anniversary Colonel Svante Borg and Colonel Håkan of World Childhood Foundation Hedlund respectively

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TTuu 2 Visit to Salem municipality Meeting of the Board of the Royal Wedding Fund Presentation of the Astrid Lindgren Attendance at Vattenfall AB’s 100th Memorial Award, Stockholm Concert Hall anniversary celebrations, Stockholm City Hall WWee 3 Attendance at the 20th anniversary of Ågrenska, Lilla Amundön, Gothenburg FFrr 1212 Formal audiences: Norway, Bolivia, Romania, Hungary Opening of the exhibition “Royal Gifts”, Läckö Castle Meeting at Silviahemmet with representa- tives from the Order of Malta, Ekerö Presentation of Globe Award, Globe Forum, Stockholm Meeting of the Board of the Swedish Care Institute, Stockholm TThh 4 Attendance at the symposium “Of Molecules and Minds – The Machinery Attendance at the 100th National Confer- of Our Senses and Emotions”, the Royal ence of the Association for the Promotion Swedish Academy of Sciences, Stockholm of Outdoor Life, Sigtuna School, Sigtuna Audience with Minister for Foreign Affairs, Attendance at celebrations to mark the 200th Carl Bildt anniversary of the Offi ce of the Parliamentary Ombudsman, Stockholm City Hall Interview with Japanese journalist SSaa 1133 Attendance at the Swedish Air Force’s exercise Loyal Arrow, Luleå Presentation of new banner to the Swedish Armed Forces Command and SSuu 1144 - Attendance at Royal Colloquium, Höga Control Regiment, Enköping WWee 1177 Kusten FFrr 5 Attendance at Pensioners’ Day, Ekebyhov Interview with newspapers Svenska Dag- Palace Park, Ekerö bladet and Härnösand/Kramfors allehanda in connection with the Royal Colloquium Opening of the exhibition “1809: A Kingdom Divided and a New Beginning. MMoo 1155 Visit to a selection of summer grazing The Bicentenary of the Finnish War” areas, Gävleborg County SSaa 6 Attendance at National Day celebrations Press briefi ng in connection with grazing and the 350th anniversary of the City of area visit Eskilstuna, Eskilstuna TTuu 1616 Audience with Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister, Opening of “Open Palace” event Mr Morgan Tsvangirai Lunch for Brazil’s Minister for Human National Day celebrations in Skänninge, Rights, Mr Paulo Vanucchi Mjölby municipality TTuu 1616 - Attendance at Volvo Ocean Race, National Day celebrations, Skansen, WWee 1177 Stockholm Stockholm WWee 1177 Audience with Prince Turki Al-Faisal Bin National Day reception Abdul Al-Aziz Al-Saud, Saudi Arabia Audience with the President of the MMoo 8 Presentation of Silvia Nurse brooches, Republic of Maldives, Mr Mohamed Silviahemmet, Ekerö Nasheed MMoo 8 Presentation of medals, Drottningholm Attendance at a Garden Party in Palace connection with the Volvo Ocean Race, Logården Attendance at the Friends of Drottningholm Theatre gathering, Dinner to mark the conclusion of the Royal Drottningholm Theatre, Ekerö Colloquium TTuu 9 Attendance at Stenhammar Day TThh 1188 Television recording for Crown Princess Victoria’s Fund, Ågesta riding school, Stockholm Board meeting of the World Childhood Foundation Presentation of scholarship awards from Sigvard and Marianne Bernadotte’s Artists’ TTuu 9 - Visit to Marstrand in connection with the Fund, Stockholm City Hall Volvo Ocean Race WWee 1100 MMoo 2222 Attendance at presentation of prizes in the WWee 1100 Meeting of the Board of the Silviahemmet Volvo Ocean Race, Stockholm City Hall Foundation, Ekerö TTuu 2233 ISAPA World Congress, Swedish Develop- ment Centre for Disability Sport (SUH), Gävle Audience with Minister for the Environment, Andreas Carlgren Interview with Britt-Marie Mattsson, Göteborgs-Posten, regarding Young Audience with Poland’s Minister for Leadership Foundation Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr Radoslaw Sikorski Lunch for King Abdullah II and Prince Audience with Director-General for Political Hamzah bin Al Hussein of Jordan Affairs, Björn Lyrvall, ahead of formal audiences WWee 2424 Attendance at environment seminar “The TThh 1111 Opening of Vattenfall Climate Week, invisible life - an exploited ecosystem and Stockholm an unexploited resource”, Stockholm Audience with the Board of Briggen Tre Lunch at the Orangery, Fredensborg Kronor Palace, Copenhagen

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Visit to the research boat Sorcerer II, Fr 21 Formal audiences: Thailand, USA, Jamaica Stockholm TThh 2255 Audience with Professor Anders Karlqvist, Attendance at Scandinavian section of the Swedish Polar Research Secretariat Order of Malta’s visit to Silviahemmet to celebrate the Order’s 50th anniversary, SSaa 227-7- Visit to St. Petersburg with Volvo Ocean Silviahemmet, Ekerö MMoo 2299 Race, Russia Farewell audience with Egypt’s ambassador, TTuu 330/60/6 Opening of the seminar “A New Green Mr Samah Mohamed Sotouhi – FFrr 33/7/7 World”, the Swedish Embassy, followed by Gala Opening and Concert, Guildhall, Farewell audience with Kuwait’s ambassador, London, UK H.E. Mr Sami Mohammad Alsulaiman

JULY Farewell audience with the ambassador for Bangladesh, H.E. Mr Muhammad Azizul Haque WWee 1 Audience with President of the European Commission, Manuel Barroso Mo 24 Attendance at the start of the Silvia nurses training, Silviahemmet, Ekerö Audience with the European Commissioners and the Swedish government Tu 25 - Offi cial visit to Finland in connection with We 26 Märkesåret 1808–1809 Attendance at the opening ceremony at Press briefi ng in connection with visit to Finland the start of Sweden’s EU Presidency, Tu 25 Attendance at the opening of the Sami Skansen, Stockholm Parliament, Kiruna Interview in London with SR, Ekot, on the EU Presidency We 26 Opening of Ronald McDonald House, Linköping TThh 2 Press briefi ng with Brussels-based Th 27 Interview with the magazine Föräldrakraft, journalists regarding the EU Presidency, Valter Bengtsson, regarding children’s rights Drottningholm Palace Attendance at the fi rst night performance Th 27- Attendance at 58th World Baden-Powell of the rock musical, Life of Bellman, Su 30 Fellowship Event, Kristianstad Ulriksdal Palace Park, Solna Th 27 Presentation of the Export Hermes Award MMoo 6 Attendance at celebrations to mark the on World Trade Day, Stockholm Chamber of 1000th anniversary of Lithuania, Vilnius, Commerce Lithuania Sa 29 Gala performance in connection with MMoo 6 - Attendance at EPSCO council meeting, Märkesåret 1808–1809, Berwaldhallen Concert TTuu 7 Jönköping Hall, Stockholm WWee 8 Awarding of the Öland Inhabitant of the Su 30 Attendance at athletics competition Year prize, Solliden, Öland Finnkampen, Nya Ullevi, Gothenburg FFrr 1100 Attendance at a dinner in connection with Mo 31 Presentation of the 2009 Polar Music Prize, COREPER I (Committee of Permanent Stockholm Concert Hall Representatives), Stockholm City Hall 31/8 - Studies at the Swedish University of SSuu 1122 Lunch for South Korea’s President, 31/12 Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp H.E. Mr. Lee Myung-Bak, and his wife, Solliden, Öland SEPTEMBER TTuu 1144 Attendance at Victoria Day, Borgholm, Tu 1 Attendance at the exhibition, “Stockholm Öland - Europe’s fi rst Green Capital”, Green Tech WWee 115-5- Attendance at a golf tournament and Building, Stockholm TThh 1166 dragon boat event followed by dinner in Audience for Colombia’s ambassador, aid of World Childhood Foundation, Kiel, H.E. Mr Rafel Nieto Germany Audience with the Head of the MFA’s America unit, Maria Lundqvist, and First AUGUST Secretary Mikael Ståhl We 2 Attendance at Baltic Sea Seminar, Finnish Tu 11 Announcement of the engagement between Embassy, Stockholm Princess Madeleine and Jonas Bergström LL.M. Presentation of scholarship awards from Press briefi ng in connection with engagement the Royal Wedding Fund announcement We 2 Attendance at a concert in connection with Sa 15 Attendance at outdoor Diggiloo concert, the Baltic Sea Festival 2009, Berwaldhallen Ulriksdal, Solna Concert Hall, Stockholm Tu 18 Presentation of International Swede of the Th 3 Farewell audience with Russia’s Year Award 2009, Dr Hans Blix, and attendance ambassador, H.E. Mr Alexander Kadakin at a talk by the prizewinner, Djurgårdsbrunns värdshus, Stockholm Fr 4 Audience with Speaker of the European Parliament, Jerzy Buzek We 19 - Visit to Västerbotten and Norrbotten coast in Th 20 connection with Märkesåret 1808-1809 Inauguration of new police station as part Press briefi ng in Sävar and Pitsund in connection of the project CERTUS, Östersund with the visit to Västerbotten and Norrbotten Visit to Töreboda municipality in Th 20 Attendance at presentation of the Stockholm connection with 100th anniversary Water Prize, Stockholm City Hall

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Sa 5 Lunch for partners and family members Press briefi ng regarding the UN Convention of those attending the meeting of foreign on the Rights of the Child, together with ministers in Stockholm several children’s rights organisations Mo 7 Attendance at the start of the Silvia nurses Inauguration of the Carl Malmsten Centre training, Silviahemmet, Ekerö for Wood Technology & Design, Lidingö Tu 8 Meeting of the Board of the Swedish Care Attendance at a formal dinner to mark Institute, Stockholm the 100th anniversary of the Supreme Administrative Court, Stockholm Presentation of diplomas to Mayfl ower pin sellers Sa 19 Visit to the Stenhammar Estate, Flen We 9 Inauguration of Kosterhavet National Park, Strömstad and Tanum municipalities Sa 19 - International peace and security Su 20 conference, Pax Nordica, Umeå We 9 Attendance at top-level conference Tu 8 - Climate and Jobs: Europe’s Global Agenda, 20 – Attendance at Royal Technology Mission, Spain We 9 Brussels, Belgium 24 We 9 Attendance at Royal Palace Music Festival Press briefi ng with Spanish media in connection with visit to Spain Th 10 Formal audiences: Bangladesh, Egypt Mo 21 Meeting of Crown Princess Margareta’s Veteran Reserve Foundation Presentation of scholarships in paediatric Tu 22 Attendance at the Opening of the Synod, research from the Frimurare Barnhuset Uppsala Cathedral Foundation in Stockholm, Stockholm We 23- Trip with World Childhood Foundation, Audience with participants from the Th 24 Moscow, Russia seminar organised by the Order of His Th 24 Opening of women’s clinic, University Majesty The King and the Royal Academy Hospital, Malmö of Letters Fr 25 Visit to the Stenhammar Estate, Flen Interview with Skolporten’s magazine, Magasin 360 Briefi ng on infl uenza pandemic by Su 27 Visit to the Stenhammar Estate, Flen Director General Lars-Erik Holm, Head of Division Anders Tegnell and Head of Mo 28 Farewell audience with Turkey’s Communications Ulrika Lyth, National ambassador, H.E. Mr Necip Egüz Board of Health and Welfare Attendance at the Royal Philharmonic Presentation of the Marcus Wallenberg Orchestra’s opening concert, Stockholm Prize, Stockholm Concert Hall Mo 28 Attendance at a session at the Th 10 Opening of the exhibition “Design S” and informal meeting of defence ministers, visit to historical sites, Athens, Greece Eriksbergshallen, followed by reception, the Swedish Ship Götheborg, Gothenburg Press briefi ng in connection with visit to Greece 28/9- Project visit with World Childhood 30/10 Foundation, New York, San Francisco, USA Fr 11 Attendance at celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Stockholm School Tu 29 Reopening of Dalheimers hus, Gothenburg of Economics Tu 15 Opening of the Parliamentary Session OCTOBER Th 1 Audience with Secretary General Ursula Attendance at a concert to mark the Tengelin, Swedish Cancer Society Opening of the Parliamentary Session, the Royal Opera House, Stockholm Interview with Deutsche Bundesbahn Mobil, Harm Clüver, regarding the UN Convention We 16 Opening of the conference “World on the Rights of the Child Bioenergy – Clean Vehicles and Fuels”, Stockholm Audience with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Attendance at a conference on healthy, active and dignifi ed ageing, Solna Opening of Caspar David Friedrich exhibition, Th 17 Attendance at 1st Submarine Flotilla’s National Museum, Stockholm exercises, Karlskrona Interview with ARD in connection with exhibition at National Museum Attendance at seminar “Children and the World Wide Web”, organised by World Opening of exhibition Märta Måås Childhood Foundation, Nalen, Stockholm Fjätterström 90 years, Liljevalch’s Art Gallery, Stockholm Interview with SVT’s Linda Nyberg in connection with the seminar Dinner in connection with the Caspar David Friedrich exhibition, Grand Hôtel, Stockholm Attendance at a dinner in connection with the Baltic Sea Strategy meeting, Fr 2 Opening of exhibition, “Images from Finland Stockholm – Country and Folk”, Waldemarsudde, Stockholm Fr 18 Visit to Chemrec’s black liquor plant, Piteå Su 4 Attendance at televised church service, Strömsholm Royal Chapel

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Mo 5 Opening of Baltic Development Days, Mo 19 Attendance at the conference Energy 2050, Stockholm International Fairs, Älvsjö Stockholm

Inauguration of nature reserve at Attendance at a conference on prevention Stenhammar Estate, Flen and combating of human traffi cking within the remit of the EU’s external relations, Attendance at COSAC, the meeting of the Brussels, Belgium EU countries’ EU parliamentary committees, Interview with ABC Newfeed, Gordon Swedish Riksdag, Stockholm Grant, in connection with the conference in Brussels Attendance at gala dinner in connection with the conference From the European Charter Presentation of the Swedish Knowledge for Small Enterprises to the Small Business Prize, Stockholm City Hall Act, Stockholm City Hall Tu 20 Cabinet meeting Tu 6 Audience with Minister for Justice, Beatrice Ask 21– Attendance at the Bergslag Hunt Farewell audience with Ireland’s 22 Press briefi ng in connection with the Hunt ambassador, H.E. Mr Barrie Robinson We 21 Attendance at World Childhood Foundation’s Attendance at cultural evening on Prince seminar “Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Wilhelm as an author Children - 10 years in the fi eld”, New York, USA. Press briefi ng in connection with Dinner for President of Brazil, H.E. Mr Luiz the seminar in New York. Interview with Inacio Lula da Silva Göteborg-Posten, Britt-Marie Mattsson, on World Childhood Foundation’s seminar We 7 Meeting of the Board of the Silviahemmet Foundation, Silviahemmet, Ekerö Gala dinner to raise money for World Childhood Foundation, New York, USA Meeting of the Board of Mentor Sweden, Hovsjöskolan, Södertälje Interview with Svenska dagbladet’s Karin Henriksson on visit to Washington Audience with purveyors to His Majesty The King Th 22 Opening of European Development Days, Älvsjö Th 8 Interview with SVT prior to gala evening in aid of children’s charity Världens barn Th 22- Visit to Mentor Foundation, Washington, Fr 23 USA Unveiling of a bilateral work of art to commemorate Märkesåret 1809, Fr 23 Meeting with Mrs Obama, the White House, Hanaholmen Cultural Centre, Finland Washington, USA Audience with Secretary General of the Attendance at Value-based Leadership Swedish Guide and Scout Association, Maria seminar with Finland’s Scouts, Hanaholmen Graner, and Marketing Director Eva Fernvall Cultural Centre, Finland Attendance at the Royal Swedish Academy Interview with Roger Lundgren in of Engineering Sciences’ formal gathering connection with a book on Queen Ingrid and 90th anniversary, Stockholm Attendance at Brain Day 2009, Uppsala Reopening of Rådhuset, Stockholm

Fr 9 Visit to south west Finland Scout district, Mo 26 Presentation of Bertil Hult Prize at education Turku fair Skolforum, Älvsjö Fr 9 – Attendance at a charity dinner (European Tu 27 Lunch to mark the occasion of the 61st Sa 10 Organisation for Research and Treatment of session of the Nordic Council Cancer) at Opera Garnier with Prince Albert, We 28 Audience with Minister for Defence, Sten Monaco Tolgfors Tu 13 Presentation of the Settler of the Year award 28/10- Attendance at the Festival of Thinkers, 2/11 United Arab Emirates Presentation of the Birgit Nilsson Prize, the Th 29 Visit to the Headquarters of the Swedish Royal Opera House, Stockholm Armed Forces, Stockholm We 14 WWF’s autumn meeting, Ulriksdal Palace, Solna NOVEMBER Tu 3 Audience with Director General for Political Farewell audience with Algeria’s Affairs, Björn Lyrvall ambassador, H.E. Mr Mezak Bedjaoui Formal audiences: Ireland, Kuwait, Russia, Th 15 Presentation of the Swedish Quality Award Turkey to Tandvårdshuset, Älmhult Meeting of the Board of King Carl XVI Fr 16 Acceptance of the 2009 Courage Prize, Bad Gustaf’s 50th Jubilee Fund for Science, Iburg, Germany Technology and Environment Participation in the 20th anniversary Interview with TV4’s Lasse Bengtsson in celebrations of the Child Diabetes connection with the 10th anniversary of Foundation, Linköping World Childhood Foundation Sa 17 Opening of dementia ward at the Sovereign We 4 Halle and Hunneberg Hunt followed by Military Order of Malta Hospital in Cologne, dinner, Koberg, Västergötland Germany Press briefi ng in connection with the Hunt

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Attendance at international horse show, Fr 20 Audience with Supreme Commander of the Flyinge Swedish Armed Forces, Sverker Göranson Th 5 Farewell audience with Austria’s Attendance at the Network for the UN ambassador, H.E. Mr Stephan Toth Convention on the Rights of the Child Hearing, Riksdagshuset, Stockholm Audience with Minister for Defence, Sten Tolgfors Mo 23 Attendance at the 150th anniversary of The Queen Silvia Children’s Hospital, Gothenburg Su 8 Attendance at mass and ordination of Bishop, Uppsala Cathedral Interview with SVT, Henrik Kruusval/Landet Runt, Stenhammar Mo 9 Opening of conference on geriatrics, Stockholm Attendance at a concert organised by Gula Änglarna in aid of the homeless, Presentation of the Prince Eugen Medal Oscarskyrkan, Stockholm Tu 24 Audience with First Mayor of Hamburg, Ole Attendance at the Royal Swedish Academy of von Beust War Sciences’ formal gathering, Stockholm Meeting of Queen Silvia’s Jubilee Fund for Attendance at the Football Gala, Malmö Research on Children and Children’s Disabilities Meeting of the Board of King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Tu 10 - Attendance at environment conference Foundation for Research and Training Sa 14 organised by the Swedish Embassy and UNEP in Kenya. Visit to the Gundua Meeting of the Board of Queen Silvia’s Foundation and Swedish school. Foundation for Research and Training Tu 10 Attendance at gala dinner for 50th We 25 Audience with Rolf Karlsson, the National anniversary of the Swedish Chamber of Property Board, Drottningholm Palace Commerce, Hamburg, Germany Audience with Director Salvatore Grimaldi, We 11 Attendance at a seminar on traffi cking, Drottningholm Palace Berlin, Germany Mo 30 Attendance at the Royal Academy of Music’s Meeting of World Childhood Foundation, formal gathering, Stockholm Essen, Germany 30/11 – Participation in Sweden Days in Paris, Prix Interview with ZDF/ Mona Lisa regarding the 2/12 d’Excellence, Paris, France project “Heroes” DECEMBER Interview with Bild, Juergen Wenzel, regarding the project “Berliner boys” Tu 1 Lunch with former Solicitor to The King, Bengt Ljungkvist, and his wife Th 12 Celebrations to mark the 10th anniversary of World Childhood Foundation and the 20th Audience with Assistant Undersecretary anniversary of the UN Convention on the Magnus Schöldtz, Europe correspondent, Rights of the Child, Essen, Germany the MFA’s European Union Section, for Interview with ZDF/ LOGO regarding UN information ahead of formal audiences Convention on the Rights of the Child Presentation of the Prince Carl Medal Mo 16 Presentation of H.M. The Queen’s prayer book, the Royal Chapel Reference group meeting Silviahemmet/ Tu 17 Inauguration of the Hassela Collective’s Sophiahemmet, Sophiahemmet 40th anniversary, Hassela Attendance at a dinner to mark the 10th Presentation of scholarships for research into anniversary of the World Anti-Doping combating TB from Oscar II’s Jubilee Fund Agency, Operaterrassen, Stockholm and the Swedish Heart-Lung Foundation We 2 Meeting of the Board of the Silviahemmet We 18 Audience with Russia’s President H.E. Mr Foundation, Silviahemmet Dmitry A. Medvedev We 2 Formal audiences: Mongolia, Algeria, Th 19 Meeting of the Prince Gustaf Adolf and Australia and Bahrain Princess Sibylla Memorial Fund Meeting of the Board of King Gustaf VI Seminar to mark the 20th anniversary of the Adolf’s Fund for Swedish Culture UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Meeting of the Board of Mentor Sweden Audience with Production Manager at the Swedish Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Attendance at assembly evening, the Göran Mårtensson Bernadotte Library Audience with the Permanent Secretary of Th 3 Audience with Susanna Popova the Swedish Academy, Peter Englund

Attendance at the government’s concert Dinner for members of the Council of to mark the 20th anniversary of the UN Presidents Convention on the Rights of the Child, Berwaldhallen Concert Hall, Stockholm Fr 4 Audience with Rolf Karlsson, the National Property Board, Drottningholm Palace Fr 20 Attendance at the government’s conference in connection with the 20th anniversary of Audience with Magnus Olausson, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Director General of the National Museum, Child, Frösundavik, Stockholm Drottningholm Palace

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Briefi ng regarding the 2009 Nobel Laureates, Drottningholm Palace Royal Glossary Fr 4 Audience with Anders Turesson, Chief Many professional titles, words and expressions Negotiator, and Agnes von Gersdorff, Ministry of the Environment, ahead of at the Royal Court have been used for a long time. Copenhagen and COP15 Some are explained below. Mo 7 Turf-cutting ceremony for the new National Arena, Solna APPANAGE is the part of the state funds that is used to cover costs relating to The King’s ceremonial and offi cial duties. The appanage Tu 8 Audience with Susanna Popova comprises just over half (51%) of the state allocation to the Royal Court. CABINET MEETINGS are meetings with the government that are chaired Attendance at a meeting with Mentor by The King. According to the constitution, cabinet briefi ngs are held “as Sweden required” and change of government meetings are held after the Swedish Parliament has chosen a new Prime Minister. Attendance at the Nobel Prize Concert, Stockholm Concert Hall THE CLERK TO THE FIRST SURVEYOR TO THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD heads the department at the Royal Collections that is responsible for Th 10 Presentation of diplomas to winners of transporting furniture, furnishings, etc. Dagens Nyheter’s current affairs quiz, Drottningholm Palace THE COURT DIRECTORY contains the names of leading fi gures at the Royal Court and seating plans for offi cial dinners. Attendance at the 2009 Nobel Prize ceremony, Stockholm Concert Hall COURT FOOTMEN assist the Steward of the Royal Household. Attendance at banquet, Stockholm City THE EXTENDED ROYAL FAMILY comprises the Royal Family and other Hall members stated in the Court Directory. Fr 11 H.M. The King’s dinner for the Nobel THE FIRST LADY OF THE COURT is head of H.M. The Queen’s Laureates Household and the Royal Domestic Household. THE FIRST MARSHAL OF THE COURT manages the Offi ce of the Sa 12 - Visit to Copenhagen COP15 United Marshal of the Court. Tu 15 Nations Climate Change Conference FORMAL AUDIENCES take place when new ambassadors submit their Mo 14 Meeting with Executive Committee, letters of introduction, or “credentials”, to The King. World Childhood Foundation THE GOVERNOR OF THE ROYAL PALACES heads the Offi ce of Meeting of the Board of the Swedish Care the Governor of the Royal Palaces, which is responsible for care Institute and management of the royal palaces and their parks, and care and Tu 15 Audience with with newly-elected rector management of Royal Djurgården. of the German church St. Gertrud’s parish, THE HEAD COACHMAN is the manager of the stables department at the Susanna Blatt Royal Mews. Christmas lunch with the Deutscher THE HEAD GROOM is one of the coachmen and the deputy manager of Damenclub, Operaterassen the stables department at the Royal Mews. This person’s responsibilities include feeding the horses. Presentation of the Prince Eugen Culture Prize, Berwaldhallen Concert Hall, Stockholm THE KING’S COUNCIL FOR THE ROYAL COURT consists of the Royal Court’s managers and its duties include addressing budget issues. We 16 Audience with qualifi ed foresters 07/12 from the Royal College of Forestry and THE KING’S PALACE BAILIFF is the manager of a castle/palace acceptance of Christmas trees in the Inner administration or the Royal Djurgården Administration. Courtyard, the Royal Palace of Stockholm LADY-IN-WAITING assists The Queen in offi cial contexts. Christmas service in the Royal Chapel for THE LINEN CHAMBER manages laundry and linens. the employees of the Royal Court LORDS-IN-WAITING and chamberlains assist during state visits, Attendance at a Christmas lunch for the audiences, offi cial dinners and other major events. employees of the Royal Court in Karl XI’s Gallery THE MARSHAL OF THE COURT is the title of the managers of the House- holds of H.R.H. The Crown Princess and H.R.H. The Duchess of Halland. Th 17 Audience with Professor Lena Treschow Torell and Professor Björn O. Nilsson, IVA, THE MARSHAL OF THE REALM is the manager of the Royal Court regarding RTM 2010, Drottningholm Palace organisation. Attendance at the annual meeting of the THE MILITARY STAFF OF H.M. THE KING comprises the Chief Military Gundua Foundation, Stockholm Staff of H.M. The King and aides from the Armed Forces. Attendance at the Swedish Academy’s THE MISTRESS OF THE ROBES takes part in state visits in Sweden and formal gathering, the Stock Exchange, at other ceremonies when requested by The King. She also acts as adviser Stockholm to both The King and The Queen. 25 Christmas Day Attendance at a morning THE PALACE SUPERINTENDENT is part of the security department and service at Drottningholm Palace Chapel also has ceremonial duties. THE ROYAL FAMILY comprises The King and Queen, Crown Princess Victoria, Princess Madeleine and Prince Carl Philip. ROYAL FOOTMEN serve at royal dinners. THE ROYAL HOUSEKEEPER has responsibilities that include cleaning, fl ower arrangements and practical preparations at the Royal Palace of Stockholm in conjunction with The King and Queen’s offi cial entertaining. THE STEWARD OF THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD is responsible for organising and running everything from simple lunches to grand gala dinners. THE SWEDISH ROYAL COURT or THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD comprises members of the Extended Royal Family who are in line to the throne and their spouses, as well as Princess Lilian and Princess Birgitta.

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The Royal Court

The Offi ce of the Marshal of the Realm

Standing, from left: Solicitor to H.M. The King Axel Calissendorff Director of the Secretariat Christer Lignell Physician to The King Jan Östergren Keeper of the Privy Purse Bengt Telland Chief of Military Staff of H.M. The King Major General Håkan Pettersson Principal Secretary to the Marshal of the Realm Johan Fischerström Chaplain to The King Lars-Göran Lönnermark

Seated, from left: Director of the Personnel Department Gun-Britt Flingdal Director of the Information and Press Department Nina Eldh Marshal of the Realm Mr Ingemar Eliasson Mistress of the Robes Alice Trolle-Wachtmeister

The Management Council

Standing, from left: Chief of Military Staff of H.M. The King Major General Håkan Pettersson (co-opted) Director of the Secretariat Christer Lignell First Marshal of the Court Lars-Hjalmar Wide Marshal of the Court Jörgen Lindström Keeper of the Privy Purse Bengt Telland Governor of the Royal Palaces Dr Lennart Ahlgren Crown Equerry Lieutenant-General Mertil Melin

Seated, from left: Director of the Royal Collections Carin Bergström Director of the Information and Press Department Nina Eldh Marshal of the Realm Ingemar Eliasson (Chairman) First Lady of the Court Baroness Kirstine von Blixen-Finecke Director of the Personnel Department Gun-Britt Flingdal

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H.M. THE KING

Military Staff of The King The King’s Council for the Royal Court The Royal Order of His Majesty The King

The Offi ce of the The Court Administration Marshal of the Realm The Marshal of the Realm The Palace Administration

The Mistress of the Robes Secretariat

The Principal Secretary to the Marshal of the Realm Personnel Department The Solicitors to The King

Finance Department The Ecclesiastical with the Offi ce of the Household Treasurer of the Court

Information The Medical Household Department The Offi and the Household of Duke with Offi H.M. The Queen’s Household of Värmland and Duchess Hälsingland and Gästrikland H.R.H. The Crown Princess’ The Royal Collections with of Halland’s Household the Bernadotte Library ce of the Marshal Court Offi of the Royal Palaces H.R.H. The Duchess The Royal Mews ce of the Governor ce of the Ceremonies Household

Stockholm Drottningholm Gripsholm Ulriksdal The Royal Castle Castle Castle Castle Djurgården Administration Administration Administration Administration Administration

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