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State visit of Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden

November 18 to 20, 2025

On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, participated in several events on November 18 and 19, 2025, as part of the State visit of Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden.

November 18, 2025

In the morning, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, joined by his spouse, the Honourable Catherine Mandeville, and His Excellency Whit Fraser, greeted Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden upon their arrival. His Majesty inspected a guard of honour, and the Chief Justice of Canada and His Majesty delivered welcoming remarks.

A group of people in winter coats shake hands outdoors near a Swedish flag. There's a cordial atmosphere, with two mounted guards in red uniforms in the background.

His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf standing on a dais before a guard of honour.

His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf inspecting a guard of honour.

Row of people waving, including Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden.

Together, we will continue to advance and grow stronger—in defence, in trade and in all areas that help make our nations,

and our world, a better place.

The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General

His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf sitting across from Social Media Subscribe The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General. There is a large fireplace behind them.

 

During a visit to the Canadian Museum of History, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada and Deputy Governor General, along with the Honourable Catherine Mandeville, Justice of the Superior Court of Québec, and His Excellency Whit Fraser, accompanied Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia as they explored the stories and experiences that have shaped Canada.

A museum employee is showing a large floor display to Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf Queen Silvia of Sweden, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, the Honourable Catherine Mandeville and Mr. Whit Fraser.



That evening, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, hosted a State dinner for Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, as well as Canadian and Swedish dignitaries. The Chief Justice of Canada and His Majesty delivered remarks.

Left to right: Diana Fox Carney, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden, His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, the Honourable Catherine Mandeville and Mr. Whit Fraser dressed in formal attire.

The Right Honourable Richard Wagner standing at a podium. People are seated at a large round dinner table in front of him.

November 19, 2025

In the evening, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, accompanied by the Honourable Catherine Mandeville and His Excellency Whit Fraser, attended a reception hosted by Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden at the Fairmont Château Laurier. His Majesty and the Chief Justice of Canada delivered remarks.

Left to right: Mr. Whit Fraser, the Honourable Catherine Mandeville, Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden, The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden Ebba Busch and a man in a suit, all dressed in formal attire.

The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., standing at a podium.

His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden standing at a podium.

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