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King Of Sweden

Reign

1818–present

Title

King of Sweden

Spouse

Queen Silvia of Sweden

Children

Crown Princess Victoria • Prince Carl Philip • Princess Madeleine

Influence

Royal family maintains significant prestige and influence in Swedish society

Residence

Stockholm Palace

Reign over

Sweden • Finland (1809–1917) • Norway (1814–1905)

Constraints

Power challenged by squabbling noble factions; unable to enact extreme policies due to pushback from powerful nobles

Predecessor

Charles XIII of Sweden

Heir apparent

Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden

Legitimized by

Defending subjects against foreign invaders

Role in politics

Politics plays an important role in shaping the royal family's public image

King Of Sweden