King Carl Gustaf remains on
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King Carl Gustaf remains on the throne as long as he can

He may celebrate his 80th birthday on Thursday, but King Carl Gustaf will remain on the throne. "As long as I can," he tells Svenska Dagbladet.

The question of the king's future has become more common since neighboring Denmark's Queen Margrethe abdicated just over two years ago and handed the throne to Crown Prince Frederik, who later became King.

The King describes Crown Princess Victoria as “ambitious.” He is asked whether he is ambitious himself.

She is even more ambitious. She has prepared herself enormously in different areas, most recently as an officer in the various branches of the armed forces. That is strong.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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