Princess Birgitta's funeral & burial

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King Carl XVI Gustaf's office released details about Princess Birgitta's funeral and burial.

HRH Princess Birgitta's funeral service and burial will take place on Sunday 15 December 2024.

Princess Birgitta is taken to her final resting place on the third Sunday of Advent.

Funeral service and burial

The funeral service takes place in Drottningholm's castle church.  The subsequent burial takes place on the Royal burial ground in Hagaparken.

In accordance with Princess Birgitta's wish, the ceremonies take place in the circle of family and special invitees.

Flags at half staff 

HM the King has decided that the flags on Drottningholm Castle and Haga Castle must be moved at half-staff  during the day of the funeral.  After the burial, the flags are raised at the top.

Seraphim ring

Princess Birgitta was appointed a member and commander by the King. Order of the Maj. on March 22, 1952. As a member of the Royal The Order of Seraphim honors Princess Birgitta with a seraphim ring in Riddarholm Church on the day of the funeral. The church bell rings at 12.00-13.00. Riddarholm church is open to the public 10.00-13.00.

Condolence lists

For those who wish to offer their condolences on the occasion of Princess Birgitta's passing, lists are available in the Rikssalen at Kungl. The castle (entrance via the southern castle vault) at 10.00–13.00 and in Riddarholm church at 10.00-13.00 on the day of the funeral.

Cemetery open

The Royal  burial site in Hagaparken is open on Monday, December 16 from 11.00–14.00 for those who wish to visit Princess Birgitta's grave.