In 1980 Sweden adopted equal primogeniture, meaning that the eldest child of the monarch, regardless of gender, takes precedence in the line of succession. Sweden had previously (since 1810) used agnatic primogeniture, meaning that only males could inherit the throne. See also: Order of succession 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... An order of succession is a formula or algorithm that determines who inherits an office upon the death, resignation, or removal of its current occupant. ...

Current order of succession

1. Crown Princess Victoria, Duchess of Västergötland
2. Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland
3. Princess Madeleine, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland

This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Prince Carl Philip of Sweden (Carl Philip Edmund Bertil Bernadotte), born May 13, 1979, Duke of Värmland, is the second child and only son of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. ... Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland, (Madeleine Thérèse Amélie Joséphine), born on June 10, 1982, is the youngest child and second daughter of Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia of Sweden. ...

Previous orders of succession

Carl XVI Gustaf

Order of succession under King Carl XVI Gustaf (since 1973). Carl Gustaf redirects here. ...

From September 15, 1973 September 15 is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years). ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ...

1. Prince Bertil, Duke of Halland

From May 13, 1979 Prince Bertil of Sweden, Bertil Gustaf Oskar Carl Eugén (February 28, 1912 – January 5, 1997), Duke of Halland, was the third son of King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden and his first wife, Princess Margaret of Connaught. ... May 13 is the 133rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (134th in leap years). ... For the song by the Smashing Pumpkins, see 1979 (song). ...

1. Crown Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland
2. Prince Bertil, Duke of Halland

From January 1, 1980 Prince Carl Philip of Sweden (Carl Philip Edmund Bertil Bernadotte), born May 13, 1979, Duke of Värmland, is the second child and only son of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. ... Prince Bertil of Sweden, Bertil Gustaf Oskar Carl Eugén (February 28, 1912 – January 5, 1997), Duke of Halland, was the third son of King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden and his first wife, Princess Margaret of Connaught. ... January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ...

1. Crown Princess Victoria, Duchess of Västergötland
2. Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland
3. Prince Bertil, Duke of Halland

From June 10, 1982 This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Prince Carl Philip of Sweden (Carl Philip Edmund Bertil Bernadotte), born May 13, 1979, Duke of Värmland, is the second child and only son of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. ... Prince Bertil of Sweden, Bertil Gustaf Oskar Carl Eugén (February 28, 1912 – January 5, 1997), Duke of Halland, was the third son of King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden and his first wife, Princess Margaret of Connaught. ... June 10 is the 161st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (162nd in leap years), with 204 days remaining. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

1. Crown Princess Victoria, Duchess of Västergötland
2. Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland
3. Princess Madeleine, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland
4. Prince Bertil, Duke of Halland

Since January 5, 1997 This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Prince Carl Philip of Sweden (Carl Philip Edmund Bertil Bernadotte), born May 13, 1979, Duke of Värmland, is the second child and only son of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. ... Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland, (Madeleine Thérèse Amélie Joséphine), born on June 10, 1982, is the youngest child and second daughter of Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia of Sweden. ... Prince Bertil of Sweden, Bertil Gustaf Oskar Carl Eugén (February 28, 1912 – January 5, 1997), Duke of Halland, was the third son of King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden and his first wife, Princess Margaret of Connaught. ... January 5 is the 5th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

1. Crown Princess Victoria, Duchess of Västergötland
2. Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland
3. Princess Madeleine, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland

This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Prince Carl Philip of Sweden (Carl Philip Edmund Bertil Bernadotte), born May 13, 1979, Duke of Värmland, is the second child and only son of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. ... Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland, (Madeleine Thérèse Amélie Joséphine), born on June 10, 1982, is the youngest child and second daughter of Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia of Sweden. ...

See also

• Monarch of Sweden
• List of Swedish monarchs
• List of Swedish queens
• Swedish Act of Succession