One of Europe's last monarchs, the Swedish king Carl XVI Gustaf, will complete his Australian visit in Perth on Saturday after arriving in Canberra today.
Prime Minister's message:
I am pleased to announce that His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, and Her Majesty Queen Silvia will visit Australia.
The official programme will commence in Canberra on 7 November and finish in Perth on 12 November. Their Majesties will also visit Sydney, Adelaide and Yulara.
Their Majesties will meet a number of Australians involved in research and technological advancements in areas of interest to them including the fields of medicine, health care, the environment and in industry.
From Yulara Their Majesties will visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park where they will view the iconic Australian landmark and also learn of the association of the land with the Aboriginal people and about indigenous culture more generally.
Their Majesties will also attend a number of official functions whilst in Australia.
Australia and Sweden enjoy a longstanding and warm friendship, underpinned by our people-to-people contacts and close cooperation on a range of fields. The visit by Their Majesties follows the very successful visits of Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria and Prime Minister Goran Persson earlier this year.
I speak for all Australians in welcoming the King and Queen of Sweden, and look forward to building on the positive relationship between our two countries.
