Being his only son, Prince Carl inherited his father’s title.
He was crowned four days after his grandfather’s death on September 19 (viaThe New York Times).
Now 45 years old, the heir apparent has had decades of preparation to become Sweden’s next monarch.
But when will Victoria become queen?
As in most monarchies, Victoria is expected to ascend to the throne when her father dies.
The king’s youngest child, Princess Madeleine, is eighth in line, followed by her three children.
According to Princess Madeleine onInstagram, the decision had been “planned for a long time.”
