Prince Carl Bernadotte 1911 – 2003

Biography

Prince Carl Bernadotte was born on January 10, 1911, in Stockholm, Sweden, into one of Europe’s most distinguished royal families. The son of Prince Carl of Sweden and Princess Ingeborg of Denmark, he carried forward a legacy of royal heritage that connected the Nordic kingdoms through generations of family bonds.

Throughout his life, Prince Carl maintained his position within Swedish royal circles, representing the continuity of the Bernadotte dynasty during a period of significant change in European history. His lineage through both Swedish and Danish royal lines reflected the deep historical ties between the Scandinavian nations.

Prince Carl Bernadotte passed away on June 27, 2003, in Málaga, Spain, at the age of 92. He was laid to rest at Kungliga begravningsplatsen in Solma Municipality, Sweden, the final resting place befitting his royal station. His long life spanned nearly a century of Swedish history, and his memory remains part of the enduring legacy of the Bernadotte family.