King Carl Gustaf is marking an incredible milestone this week as the Swedish monarch celebrates his Golden Jubilee. The official day of his Jubilee will be on 15 September, but already many European royals have started heading over, bringing with them many glamorous gowns.
The event is made all the more special for the Swedish king as he becomes the first monarch in the country's history to celebrate a Golden Jubilee, and he is currently the second longest-reigning living monarch in Europe. On Thursday, the royal family and their guests were treated to an opera performance at Drottningholm Palace outside Stockholm, and on Friday, their will be a church service at the Royal Palace and a televised speech from King Carl Gustaf.
See our gallery below with some of the highlights from the special concert at Drottningholm Palace Theatre.
Princess Victoria arrives
© GettyThe King's eldest child, Victoria, was among one of the first to arrive. The heir to the throne looked simply magnificent in a stylish red dress as she arrived alongside other members of her family.
Princess Madeleine and Chris O'Neill
© GettyKing Carl Gustaf's second daughter, Madeleine, looked gorgeous in a Marchesa gown, which she accessorised with Valentino shoes and her Valentino clutch.
Princess Estelle recycles
© Jonas Ekströmer/TT/ShutterstockPrincess Estelle attended the event for her grandfather, and it appears that she's really following in her mum's footsteps when it comes to her outfit. Estelle arrived in a stunning gown that appeared to be a modified gown that was previously worn by Victoria.
Princess Mary and Prince Frederik
© GettyPrincess Mary, who looked stunning in her Lasse Spangenberg gown, arrived alongside Prince Frederik and her Queen Margrethe.
Prince Oscar in attendance
© AlamyKing Carl will surely enjoy the arrival of all of his family members, including grandson Prince Oscar, seven. The young royal was seen being ever so polite as he shook hands with guests before entering the Palace.
More family arrive
© AlamyAlso pictured in attendance were Prince Carl Philip and his wife Princess Sofia. Carl looked suave in his suit, while Sofia captured attention in a beautiful pink gown.
King arrives for the event
© Iwi OnoderaThe man of the hour, King Carl, arrived with his wife, Queen Silvia. The King wore a tailored black suit for his Jubilee celebration, while the Queen wore a Georg et Arend gown with her Jimmy Choo shoes and her Judith Leiber clutch.
European royals arrive
© Fredrik Sandberg/TT/ShutterstockIt's not just the Swedish royal family who are celebrating, as members of the Danish and Greek royal families also attended. Queen Margrethe of Denmark arrived alongside her daughter, Crown Princess Mary, and cousin Queen Anne-Marie of Greece.
King and Queen of Norway
© Clément MorinKing Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway looked happy as they arrived at the theatre. Due to mobility issues, the couple were driven up to the entrance.
Inside photos
© Clément Morin/The Royal Court of SwedenThe royal family released official photos following the performance.
Guests
© Clément MorinFollowing the performance, a private dinner took place at the Palace.
