Line of succession to the Swedish throne facts for kids
The line of succession to the Swedish throne is a list of people who could become the next King or Queen of Sweden. It shows the order in which members of the royal family would take the throne.
How the Next Ruler is Chosen
Since 1980, a special law in Sweden decides who will be the next ruler. This law says that the oldest child of the King or Queen will inherit the throne. It doesn't matter if the child is a boy or a girl. This system is called "full primogeniture." It means the first-born child always comes first in line.
Who is Next in Line?
Here is the current order of who would become the next King or Queen of Sweden:
- Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden: She is the oldest child of the current King. This makes her the first in line to the throne.
- Princess Estelle, Duchess of Östergötland: She is Crown Princess Victoria's oldest child.
- Prince Oscar, Duke of Skåne: He is Crown Princess Victoria's second child.
- Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland: He is the King's second child.
- Prince Alexander, Duke of Södermanland: He is Prince Carl Philip's oldest child.
- Prince Gabriel, Duke of Dalarna: He is Prince Carl Philip's second child.
- Princess Madeleine, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland: She is the King's youngest child.
- Princess Leonore, Duchess of Gotland: She is Princess Madeleine's oldest child.
- Prince Nicolas, Duke of Ångermanland: He is Princess Madeleine's second child.
- Princess Adrienne, Duchess of Blekinge: She is Princess Madeleine's youngest child.
Related pages
Images for kids
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The Silver Throne, used by Swedish monarchs since 1650
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Victoria and her daughter, Estelle, are first and second in line to the throne, respectively.
See also
In Spanish: Sucesión al trono de Suecia para niños
