11/05/2026
Crown Prince Gustav (later King Gustav V of Sweden) photographed in 1893, during his years as heir to the Swedish throne. Born on June 16, 1858, Gustav was the eldest son of King Oscar II and Queen Sophia. He became Crown Prince in 1872 and succeeded his father as King of Sweden in 1907, reigning until his death in 1950. His long reign witnessed major political and social transformations, including the dissolution of the union between Sweden and Norway in 1905 and Sweden’s development into a modern constitutional monarchy. In 1881, he married Princess Victoria of Baden, and together they had three sons, including the future King Gustav VI Adolf. This 1893 portrait captures Gustav during his time as Crown Prince, sixteen years before he ascended the Swedish throne. 🇸🇪
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