Happy birthday! Carl XVI Gustaf turns 78 today

The iconic and legendary monarch turns 78 on Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2024.

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Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed monarchs of his generation.

Popular monarch Carl XVI Gustaf has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Carl XVI Gustaf, a cultural icon

Born Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus Bernadotte in Solna on April 30, 1946, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Swedish history. Carl XVI Gustaf's not just a great monarch, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Carl Gustaf hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Carl XVI Gustaf as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Carl Gustaf, you're the best!

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