Appearance and Engagement: The Role of Crown Princess Victoria Bernadotte in Maintaining the Swedish Monarchy Cover Image

Wygląd i zaangażowanie, czyli rola księżniczki koronnej Wiktorii Bernadotte w podtrzymywaniu szwedzkiej monarchii
Appearance and Engagement: The Role of Crown Princess Victoria Bernadotte in Maintaining the Swedish Monarchy

Author(s): Barbara Bieniek
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Sociology of Culture
Published by: Uniwersytet Gdański
Keywords: monarchy; Victoria Bernadotte; outward appearance; social-cultural engagement; Sweden;

Summary/Abstract: The role of the Swedish monarch is mainly ceremonial and involves representing the state at some national events and in international relations. Outward appearance and social-cultural activity are important for preserving the tradition of having a monarchy in Sweden and for stressing its necessity. The aim of this article is to discuss how the image of the heir apparent to the Swedish throne, Victoria Bernadotte, in terms of both appearance and social-cultural activity, helps to maintain support for the monarchy, even though it has only a symbolic role.

  • Issue Year: 26/2022
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 139-151
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish