Monarchy of Sweden - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

King of Sweden
Sveriges Konung
Greater coat of arms of Sweden
Incumbent
Carl XVI Gustaf since 15 September 1973
Details
Style	His Majesty
Heir apparent	Victoria
First monarch	Eric the Victorious
Formation	970; 1054 years ago (970)
Residence	Stockholm Palace[1] Drottningholm Palace[2]
Website	www.kungahuset.se

The monarchy of Sweden is the monarchical head of state of Sweden.^[3] Sweden is a constitutional and hereditary monarchy with a parliamentary system.^[4] Sweden was originally an elective monarchy, it became an hereditary monarchy in the 16th century during the rule of Gustav Vasa.^[5]

1. ↑ "The Royal Palace of Stockholm". Royal Court of Sweden. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
2. ↑ "Drottningholm Palace". Royal Court of Sweden. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
3. ↑ See the Instrument of Government, Chapter 1, Article 5.
4. ↑ Parliamentary system: see the Instrument of Government, Chapter 1, Article 1.
5. ↑ "The Monarchy in Sweden". Royal Court of Sweden. Archived from the original on 2018-03-22. Retrieved 2014-02-22.

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