Queen Silvia of Sweden sparks concern as she holds onto crutch while attending funeral with King Carl XVI Gustaf

Daily Mail​

25-04-2025

Queen Silvia of Sweden supported herself with a crutch as she joined King Carl XVI Gustaf, 78, at a funeral service for his cousin this week.
The royal, 81, wearing all-black for the occasion, carried a walking stick in one hand, as her husband leant his arm for her to lean on.
Both appeared solemn as they made an appearance following the passing of Prince Andreas of Saxe-Coburg - who is also distantly related to King Charles III - at the church St Moriz in Coburg, Germany.
They were among the friends of and family of the deceased, who passed away on April 3, aged 82.
While the image may have sparked concern for fans, Silvia appears to be in healthy spirits and is recovering from a 'foot surgery' for bunions.
As reported by the Sweden Herald, the Royal Palace had earlier this month confirmed that Silvia had undergone an operation which 'went well'.
'The operation is the reason why the Queen will take it easy during April until Easter,' a spokesperson added.
The procedure was reportedly to treat hallux valgus, which the NHS calls 'bony lumps that form on the side of the feet' - and surgery is the only way to get rid of them.
Silvia and Carl were among other royals who showed up to pay their respects to the late Andreas, including their daughter Princess Madeleine and the King's sister, Princess Christina.
Andreas, who as reported by Tatler was the head of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, was born in Germany but relocated to New Orleans with her, after she split with his father Prince Friedrich.
In 1965, he returned to Europe, and by 1971 wed Carin Dabelstein, who he had three children with. His wife passed away in 2023.
According to the outlet, King Charles was represented at the funeral by his first cousin once removed - the Margrave of Baden.
It comes as Silvia last month joined her family at the annual Representatives Dinner in Stockholm.
She and Carl made an appearance as Crown Princess Victoria, 47, led the way in a stunning floral gown, and was accompanied at the Royal Palace in the Swedish capital by her husband Prince Daniel, 51, and her younger brother Prince Carl Philip.
Some 150 guests represented a wide range of fields, including the diplomatic corps, parliament, government, sport, business and culture.
The theme of the evening seemed to be springtime florals as Victoria, her mother the Queen, and Princess Christina all wore themed dresses to welcome in the warmer weather gracing Europe after a cold winter.
Victoria showcased her hourglass figure in the elegant multi-coloured gown, patterned with delicate flowers and featuring a cinched-waist and long sleeves.
She wore her chestnut brown hair brushed back into an elegant chignon and accessorised with a striking, two-tier diamond tiara.
For the formal occasion, Victoria added a pale blue sash, which is believed to represent membership of the Royal Order of the Seraphim, Sweden 's highest-ranking order of chivalry.
The royal kept her make-up relatively simple for the state dinner, adding a smoky eye, bronzer and a slick of lipstick.
Prince Daniel, meanwhile, was dressed in white tie attire, featuring a tailcoat suit and gleaming bowtie.
His jacket was adorned with several medals and badges, and he also wore the blue sash.
Similarly, Prince Carl Philip, 45, looked dapper in his white tie attire along with the pale blue sash.
Victoria linked arms with her brother and her husband to pose for photographs in the opulent rooms of the Royal Palace, while the King and Queen of Sweden, who will this year celebrate their 48th wedding anniversary, posed separately.
Like her daughter, Queen Silvia also re-wore one of her favourite gowns for Wednesday's state dinner.
She was first pictured in the full-length, sequinned dress in July 2017 at the 80th birthday celebration of Prince Max of Bavaria.