Things to know about Sweden's monarchy as King Carl XVI celebrates 50 years on the throne

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrates his golden jubilee on Friday, marking 50 years since he ascended the throne on Sept. 15, 1973

He is the longest-reigning king in the history of the Swedish monarchy, which stretches back more than 1,000 years.DON’T BELIEVE THE NUMERALS

Counting only people who actually existed, the current king would be the 10th – not 16th – Carl/Karl on the Swedish throne.He has multiple castles, gleaming medals and plenty of wealth, just like his ancestors. But unlike kings of old, Carl Gustaf has no say in how the country is run. Polls show a clear majority of Swedes support the monarchy even though it doesn’t fit neatly with the egalitarian principles of modern Swedish society.Female rulers are rare in the history of Europe’s monarchies and Sweden is no exception. Only two queens have reigned over Sweden since the hereditary monarchy was established in the 1500’s and both abdicated.

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