His Majesty The King granted an audience to their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden, yesterday. Their Majesties, the King and Queen of Sweden are in the country on a four-day visit. They arrived yesterday.
His Majesty the King Carl XVI Gustaf and Her Majesty the Queen Silvia of Sweden were ushered to Tashichhodzong in a traditional Chipdrel ceremony.
On arrival at the courtyard of the Dzong, the Royal Bhutan Guards, Royal Bhutan Police and Royal Bhutan Army presented the guard of Honour.
Then, their Majesties were ushered to the Throne room where His Majesty The King granted an audience. Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen was also present at the audience.
His Majesty the King Carl XVI Gustaf grew up in a family of four sisters as the only son of Prince Gustaf Adolf. His Majesty married Queen Silvia in 1976.
The Royal couple has three children.
Earlier this morning, upon arrival at the Paro International Airport, two Bhutanese children offered bouquets of flower to Their Majesties.
Her Royal Highness Princess Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck and Princess Kezang Choden Wangchuck received their Majesties and offered Khadar.
Other senior government officials were also present.
Students greeted their Majesties while on their way to Thimphu.
The Chairman of Royal Privy Council, Lyonpo Chenkyab Dorji received Their Majesties on their arrival at Taj Tashi in Thimphu.
