Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld
Swedish princess; elder sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden (1938–2026).
The record
Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld was a Swedish princess; elder sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Born on 2 June 1938 in Haga Palace, Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld died on 21 January 2026 in Koberg Castle at the age of 87.
Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld studied at Franska Skolan. Honours include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav, Order of the Precious Crown and Royal Order of the Seraphim.
With a Wikipedia article in 37 languages, Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld is No. 24,796 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 2 June 1938, Haga Palace
- Died
- 21 January 2026, Koberg Castle (aged 87)
- Country
- Sweden
- Known as
- Aristocrat
- Field
- Royalty
- Education
- Franska Skolan
- Languages
- Swedish
- Children
- 3
- Wikipedia editions
- 37
Did you know
Lived to 87.
Shares a birthday with Thomas Hardy and Pius X.
One of 6 people in the Index born in Haga Palace, with Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
Has a Wikipedia article in 37 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- FatherPrince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten
- MotherPrincess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
- SpouseBaron Niclas Silfverschiöld
- SiblingPrincess Margaretha, Mrs. Ambler
- SiblingPrincess Birgitta of Sweden
- SiblingPrincess Christina, Mrs. Magnuson
- SiblingCarl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
- ChildBaron Carl Silfverschiöld
- ChildBaroness Christina-Louise Silfverschiöld
- ChildBaroness Hélène Silfverschiöld
6 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav1992
- Order of the Precious Crown2000
- Royal Order of the Seraphim
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