Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Carl XVI Gustaf (Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus) (born April 30, 1946), styled HM The King, is the King of Sweden. He is the only son of Prince Gustaf Adolf (1906-1947), and his wife, Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1908-1972). He was created Duke of Jemtia at birth and acceded to the throne on September 19, 1973, upon the death of his grandfather, King Gustav VI Adolf.

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April 30 - 1946 - King of Sweden - Prince Gustaf Adolf - 1906 - 1947 - Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha - 1908 - 1972 - Jemtia - September 19 - 1973 - Gustav VI Adolf

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