Happy birthday! Queen Silvia of Sweden turns 80 today

The iconic and legendary monarch turns 80 on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023.

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Queen Silvia of Sweden is celebrating her 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed monarchs of her generation.

Popular monarch Queen Silvia of Sweden has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Queen Silvia of Sweden, a cultural icon

Born Silvia Sommerlath in Heidelberg on December 23, 1943, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Swedish history. Queen Silvia of Sweden's not just a great monarch, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Silvia hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Queen Silvia of Sweden as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Silvia, you're the best!

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