About this experience
The gates to the residence of the Swedish monarch Carl XVI Gustaf will open before you. We will walk through the ceremonial halls of the Royal Palace and examine their interior decoration. We will witness the changing of the guard and delve into the palace secrets of different eras. You will learn why the ruling dynasty of Sweden bears a French surname, where the main rival of Peter the Great grew up, and who is considered the most headstrong inhabitant of the Royal Palace.
The Royal Palace of Stockholm is the official working residence of the King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf. But it is also interesting for its history, interiors, and inhabitants of past centuries - I will tell you all about the most interesting things during our visit to the royal residence.
To this day, the beautiful ritual of changing the guard in the inner courtyard of the palace has been preserved, attracting the attention of tourists. You can choose a topic of your interest, and we will carefully study it during our tour. We will visit the ceremonial halls, the interior decoration of which reflects the interior and art of the last four centuries. We will learn about the history of the modern Swedish royal family, understand why the royal family proudly bears the French surname Bernadotte.
Or perhaps you are more interested in learning about the lady with masculine manners - Queen Christina, who converted to Catholicism and adamantly refused to marry? I will tell you about Charles XII, his victories and defeats, his death, and the mysteries surrounding it. We can wander through the halls where the future famous opponent of Peter the Great grew up. We will see a resemblance to the Versailles Hall of Mirrors, where the Swedish king hosts a reception each year in honor of the Nobel laureates.
You will be able to understand the family connections between the great Empress of the Russian Empire and the King of Sweden, learn which Swedish king hosted the Soviet Union Ambassador Alexandra Kollontai and why the modern Swedish King was initially not allowed to marry his chosen one, and much more!
