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Official Royal Residence VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
The king and queen have their offices at the palace, where they Practical Information
hold audiences with visiting dignitaries, and official ceremonies, Gamla Stan. Map 3 B2. Tel 08-402
although they spend most of 61 30. ∑ kungahuset.se
their time at Drottningholm (see Royal Apartments, Treasury, Tre
pp112–15). They travel around the Kronor Museum: Open mid-May–
country attending special events, mid-Sep: 10am–5pm daily;
official openings and anniversaries, mid-Sep–mid-May: 10am–4pm
and they make regular State visits Tue–Sun. Closed for official
abroad. The king is well known for functions of Court. & 8 for
his interest in the environment tours in Eng, call 08-402 61 30.
while the queen is heavily involved = 7 ^ Gustav III’s Museum
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia with her work for children. of Antiqu ities: Open mid-May–
mid-Sep: 10am–5pm daily.
Royal Chapel: Open mid-Jun–
Gustav III’s State Bedchamber mid-Sep: noon–3pm Wed & Fri.
Sergel’s bust of Gustav III (1779) 5 11am Sun. 7 ^
stands in the room where the
king died after being shot at Transport
the Opera House. The  Gamla Stan, Kung strädgården.
1770s decor is by @ 2, 55.
J E Rehn.

. Karl XI’s Gallery
One of the most
magnificent rooms
in the palace, this
fine example of
Swedish Late
Baroque is used for
banquets hosted by
the king and queen.
In the cabinet is this
priceless salt-cellar
dating from 1627–8.

Gustav III’s Museum of Antiquities
The museum’s collection includes antique
statues brought home by Gustav III from his
journey to Rome.

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