King Carl XVI Gustaf is the current monarch of Sweden, having ascended to the throne on September 15, 1973. He was born on April 30, 1946, in Helsinki, Finland. As the seventh king of the House of Bernadotte, he represents a long-standing royal lineage in Sweden. The king's role is largely ceremonial, as Sweden is a constitutional monarchy. He participates in various state functions, supports charitable organizations, and promotes cultural and environmental initiatives. King Carl XVI Gustaf is married to Queen Silvia, and they have three children: Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Carl Philip, and Princess Madeleine.