“The crisis in the Swedish Academy”
“the Royal boycott of the Swedish Academy”
“not Participating in the annual högtidsmiddagen after kaosåret”
“the King has tired of the tours of the Swedish Academy.”
“Now boycotting parts of the royal family, the annual högtidssammankomsten.”
“– It is a clear mark, ” says Herman Lindqvist, historian and writer.”
“On 20 december each year and concludes the Swedish Academy in its years of work with a ceremonial meeting at the old stock exchange in Stockholm, a procedure that has been the same since the 1700s.”
“King Carl Gustaf of sweden is the Academy’s chief patron and is usually always present with his whole family.”
“the 20 december, is also one of this autumn’s major festive evenings where the dress code is formal wear, namely, evening dress and maxi dress.”
“But last year’s brawl with the defections, internal struggles, attention-grabbing statements, and finally a set of Nobel prizes in literature have forced the king to act.”
“Among other statutes made it possible for a member to leave the Academy at his own request.”
“Now also marks the king clearly against the Swedish Academy.”
“today is, in fact, the entire royal family in place. Prince Carl Philip, princess Sofia, princess Madeleine and Chris O’neill will not be present at the gathering.”
“– It is a clear indication by the king’s side, ” says Herman Lindqvist, a historian and author who, however, do not want to develop its reasoning.”
“It has been clear that the king has been annoyed at the Swedish Academy throughout the year,” says Roger Lundgren, hovexpert and editor-in-chief of the Royal magazine.”
“– It is clear that there is a supermarkering from his side that the whole family will not, as is customary.”
“the Court’s communications manager, explains the king’s actions.”
“I want to turn that around and say that the king is on the spot, as the Academy’s chief patron and the crown princess as its next supreme protector,” says Margareta Thorgren, head of corporate communications at the royal court.”
” We look long-term at this institution and hope that it takes itself out of this crisis.”
“– It is true that not all is in place and there is always a valuation from time to time who will be attending.”
“– And of course, there are various reasons why not all of it this time.”
“Are not both the king’s actions, and your statement is a diplomatic effort against the Swedish Academy?”
“– So you can interpret it, and the interpretation I have nothing against.”
“It is the king who has decided that only he himself, the queen and the crown princess will participate at the högtidssammankomsten.”
“– the Swedish Academy is an important institution and it has happened a lot where in the past year, it can say the least to say.”
“– We took the early out what powers the king had to act in order to get further in the process, we have been very careful not to act in a different way than what is allowed, ” says Margareta Thorgren, who says that the king is now awaiting what happens with the Academy.”
“– a Lot of work to restore the Academy has begun, but there is much that remains to be done.”
“Archbishop Antje Jackelén told some days ago that she will not participate in the festivities because of how ”the Academy and some members have profiled themselves”.”
“Roger Lundgren believes that the king’s selection will be important.”
“– Yes, it I think. It’s embarrassing for Sweden, we do not share the Nobel prize in literature, known throughout the world.”
“We have no government and in the Swedish Academy, it is sandbox, but it also demonstrates that this family is persistent in Sweden,” says Roger Lundgren.”
” the King of hate himself, the word power, but he is our head of state and when he speaks listen to the people.”
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