| On September 14, 2018, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia hosted the traditional Sweden Dinner (Sverigemiddag) at Stockholm Royal Palace. About 150 guests were welcomed by the King, the Queen, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia at Queen Lovisa Ulrika's Dining Hall. The purpose of the Sweden Dinner is to recognise people who have made significant local, regional or national contributions. Among the guests, there were representatives from culture, industry, education, sports and organisations in Sweden's 21 counties, as well as county governors. The dinner was served in the the White Sea Hall. |
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