After the health problems of Camilla and Paola from Belgium, it is the turn of Silvia from Sweden. The 80-year-old queen was forced to cancel her participation in the state visit to Singapore scheduled for November 19 to 21, due to a “serious respiratory infection”, as the Court announced on November 18, 2024. royal. “Her Majesty the Queen has decided not to accompany His Majesty the King,” the statement said, noting that Silvia “was looking forward to visiting Singapore and regrets not being able to be with the King during this trip.”
As a precautionary measure, and “out of consideration for the Singaporean hosts and the rest of the state visit delegation”, Silvia from Sweden chose to stay at home so as not to risk spreading the infection. The announcement of this visit was made on October 11, marking a historic event since it is the first state visit between Sweden and the city-state. However, King Carl XVI Gustaf had already made two official visits to Singapore, in 1982 and 1991. This trip aims to strengthen bilateral relations, with a particular emphasis on trade, innovation and ecological transition.
In the Queen’s absence, Countess Anna Hamilton, First Lady of the Court, will carry out some planned engagements for Silvia, such as a healthcare symposium and a visit to the Peranakan Museum. Silvia’s next public appearance is scheduled for November 27 in Germany, health permitting.
