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King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden Reveals His Sister Has Died as He Shares Emotional Statement Reflecting on Their 'Warm Family Memories'

Princess Désirée, 87, died peacefully at her home in Koberg, Västergötland, surrounded by family, the royal palace said in an emotional announcement.

  • On January 21 the Royal Palace announced Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld, died `peacefully and quietly` at her Koberg home in Västergötland.
  • Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld, was widow of Baron Niclas Silfverschiöld and belonged to the Silfverschiöld family whose home in Västergötland held warm family memories.
  • Tributes poured in on social media, including a fan comment: `Rest in peace, warm thoughts to loved ones.`
  • The King and his family extended condolences to Princess Désirée’s children and their families as King Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden recalled shared memories.
  • She was 87 and surrounded by family at the time of her death, and King Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden said he received the news `with great sadness`.
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Sad news from Sweden: Princess Désirée, sister of King Carl Gustaf, died at the age of 87.

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Grief in Sweden: Princess Désirée, sister of the Swedish king, died peacefully at the age of 87.

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Princess Désirée has died. This made Prince Carl Philip's participation in the Sports Gala very uncertain and a replacement was ready. And when the winner was announced

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The Swedish royal house mourns: the patentant of Crown Princess Victoria has passed away. King Carl Gustaf takes leave of his sister.

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svt Nyheter broke the news in Stockholm, Sweden on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
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