The King and Queen paid a visit to Gävleborg and Högbo Brukshotell

On Thursday 19 March, The King and Queen paid a visit to Gävleborg and Högbo Brukshotell. They were welcomed by County Governor Barbro Holmberg, together with Chair of the Municipal Executive Board Peter Kärnström, Hans-Peter Eriksson Högbo Bruk and Ola Berggren Högbo Bruk Hotel.

The visit began at Furuvikspark, where the King and Queen had the opportunity to meet Selma the chimpanzee and her carer, Ing-Marie Persson. Afterwards, the King and Queen were taken by steam engine to the Swedish Railway Museum in Gävle. Pupils from Hemlinby School waved them off at Furuvik Station.

After lunch at the Högbo Bruk Hotel, The King visited Mackmyra Svensk Whisky AB, while The Queen visited perfume company Björk & Berries.

In the afternoon, The King and Queen paid a visit to Göranssonska School in Sandviken. Afterwards the journey continued to Göransson Arena, where there was a performance by Jappz Rock Orchestra. The King made a short speech, in which he referred to Sandviken Municipality's faith in the future and its investments in research and skills development.

 

The day ended with the King and Queen meeting Gävle residents on the steps of Gävle Castle. In the evening, a dinner was held at Gasklockorna, where the guests were entertained by Ale Möller together with Aly Bain and Bruce Molsky. Invited dinner guests included those who had participated in the King and Queen's visits during the day.