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King Carl Gustaf XVI Leads the World's Kings and Queens at His 80th Birthday Banquet – See the Best Tiara Photos

Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and other royals wore historic jewels as Sweden marked King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 80th birthday with a state banquet.

  • On Thursday, King Carl XVI Gustaf hosted a formal banquet where Queen Silvia wore the historic Braganza Tiara, a centerpiece among the Swedish Royal Jewels since the mid-19th century.
  • Crown Princess Victoria attended wearing the Connaught Diamond Tiara, a Swedish royal heirloom created by E. Wolff & Co. for Garrard in 1904, while Princess Sofia arrived with her husband, Prince Carl Philip.
  • Queen Mathilde chose the Laurel Wreath Tiara for the evening, a sparkler featuring 631 diamonds in a laurel design that can be worn as a tiara or a necklace.
  • Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg complemented her pastel gown with the Luxembourg Aquamarine Bandeau, an Art Deco-style piece commissioned by Grand Duchess Josephine-Charlotte, consort of Grand Duke Jean.
  • Princess Danica of Serbia wore a delicate diamond floral headpiece, while the Danish queen transformed Queen Louise's Diamond Floral Bracelet into a tiara, showcasing the evening's display of European heritage jewelry.
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Sweden celebrated King Carl XVI Gustaf's 80th birthday with festive festivities on Thursday.

·Finland
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Elegant, Estelle! The princess made a grand gala debut at the king's 80th birthday dinner. Others did not fare as well. Expressen's Kristin Södrén Sjögren rates the royals and guests' party attire.

·Stockholm, Sweden
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Town & Country broke the news on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
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