![Members of the Swedish royal family join Andreas Norlén, the Speaker of the Riksdag, for the opening of Sweden's parliament in Stockholm on September 12, 2023 (Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency/Alamy)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-0912-02-sweden01.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
Earlier today, the Bernadottes gathered in Stockholm for the annual opening of parliament, wearing their traditional black-and-white dress for the event.
![Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is joined by King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden at the opening of the Riksdag, September 12, 2023 (Jessica Gow/TT News Agency/Alamy)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-0912-02-sweden02.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia were joined by Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip, and Princess Sofia for the opening of the Riksdag, Sweden’s parliament, in Stockholm. Above, they’re pictured beside Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson during the event.
The opening of the Riksdag is now a fairly casual daytime engagement, dress-wise at least, but it used to be a glittering event that involved long dresses, robes, and tiara. Traditional Swedish court dress was black and white, and today, the ladies of the royal family still wear black and white clothing for the event in a nod to the past.
![Princess Sibylla of Sweden attends the opening of the Riksdag in Stockholm, 1957 (Heritage Image Partnership Ltd/Alamy)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-1001-01-sweden15.jpg?resize=1200%2C1589&ssl=1)
Here’s a look at the way that the Bernadotte women dressed for the Riksdag opening in generations past. This is the King’s mother, Princess Sibylla, wearing her gown and robes in 1957 for the event, plus the Connaught Diamond Tiara (her favorite!) and the Bernadotte Emeralds.
![Princess Margaretha, oldest daughter of Princess Sibylla, wearing Swedish court-dress for the first time, 1954 (Keystone Press/Alamy)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-1001-01-sweden16.jpg?resize=1200%2C1936&ssl=1)
Here’s the King’s eldest sister, Princess Margaretha, wearing court dress in 1954.
![Princess Ingrid of Sweden photographed for the first time in Swedish court dress, January 17, 1928 (Smith Archive/Alamy)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-1001-01-sweden14.jpg?resize=1200%2C1622&ssl=1)
And here’s the King’s aunt, Princess Ingrid of Sweden (later Queen of Denmark) in her court dress robes and jewels (including her mother’s Turquoise Daisy Bandeau) in 1928.
![King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden attend the opening of Sweden's parliament in Stockholm on September 12, 2023 (Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency/Alamy)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-0912-02-sweden03.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
The Swedes ditched the ermine and tiaras at the opening of parliament years ago, but the black-and-white dress code for women continues. Queen Silvia wore a white skirt suit and hat with black shoes and a black bag for this year’s Riksdag opening.
![King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden attend the opening of Sweden's parliament in Stockholm on September 12, 2023 (Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency/Alamy)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-0912-02-sweden04.jpg?resize=1200%2C1646&ssl=1)
The Queen’s blouse was embellished with crystals, and she added diamonds and pearls to the look as well.
![Queen Silvia of Sweden attends the opening of Sweden's parliament in Stockholm on September 12, 2023 (Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency/Alamy)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-0912-02-sweden05.jpg?resize=1200%2C1653&ssl=1)
She wore diamond and pearl drop earrings, a single strand of pearls, and the family’s Floral Pearl Drop Brooch.
![Queen Silvia of Sweden attends the opening of Sweden's parliament in Stockholm on September 12, 2023 (Jessica Gow/TT News Agency/Alamy)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-0912-02-sweden06.jpg?resize=1200%2C1803&ssl=1)
Also, check out that diamond ring on her right hand!
![Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden attends the opening of Sweden's parliament in Stockholm on September 12, 2023 (Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency/Alamy)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-0912-02-sweden07.jpg?resize=1200%2C1875&ssl=1)
Crown Princess Victoria wore a structured ivory tweed jacket with a matching bow blouse, paired with a black pleated skirt and black accessories.
![Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden attends the opening of Sweden's parliament in Stockholm on September 12, 2023 (Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency/Alamy)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-0912-02-sweden08.jpg?resize=930%2C1460&ssl=1)
Her jacket featured pearl and crystal buttons, which she coordinated with her jewels for the occasion.
![Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden attends the opening of Sweden's parliament in Stockholm on September 12, 2023 (Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency/Alamy)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-0912-02-sweden09.jpg?resize=970%2C1350&ssl=1)
Victoria wore her pearl and diamond cluster earrings with the outfit, plus another diamond and pearl brooch from the family vaults. This brooch features a central pearl in a diamond halo setting with a pearl drop.
![Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden attend a service at Stockholm's cathedral ahead of the opening of Sweden's parliament in Stockholm on September 12, 2023 (Jessica Gow/TT News Agency/Alamy)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-0912-02-sweden10.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&ssl=1)
Princess Sofia also opted for a trendy structured jacket in black and white with a black skirt for both the Riksdag opening and the church service held at Stockholm’s cathedral ahead of the ceremony.
![Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden attend the opening of Sweden's parliament in Stockholm on September 12, 2023 (Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency/Alamy)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-0912-02-sweden11.jpg?resize=1200%2C1900&ssl=1)
Sofia kept her jewelry extremely minimal for this year’s parliamentary opening.
![Princess Sofia of Sweden attends a service at Stockholm's cathedral ahead of the opening of Sweden's parliament in Stockholm on September 12, 2023 (Jessica Gow/TT News Agency/Alamy)](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-0912-02-sweden12.jpg?resize=1132%2C1504&ssl=1)
She wore a pair of modern geometric earrings with the outfit—an interesting contrast with the more traditional, Chanel-inspired jacket.
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