Name Day of Queen Silvia Date in the current year: August 8, 2024

Queen Silvia of Sweden was born on December 23, 1943 as Silvia Renate Sommerlath. She married Carl XVI Gustaf on June 19, 1976. Despite her non-royal origin, Silvia easily fit into the country’s expectations. The press quickly warmed to Queen Silvia and soon began publishing admiring articles about her.

Queen Silvia is involved in numerous charity organizations, most of which concern the fields of disadvantaged children. She has made numerous statements about human rights and sexual exploitation of children. Her statements opened the eyes of many people that such problem exists.

Queen Silvia co-founded the World Childhood Foundation in 1999. The Foundation supports children at risk around the world, paying special attention to supporting girls and young mothers and protecting children from sexual abuse. It works in 17 countries, involving 115 different programs.