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Swedish royal household hosts gala dinner for the Macrons

Stockholm was awash with glitz and glamour this night because the Swedish royal household hosted a gala dinner for some very particular friends.

The royals are at present welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron, 46, and his spouse, Brigitte, 70, to their nation on a state go to.

And to make their friends really feel particularly welcome, King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia and the remainder of the household donned all their finery to attend a banquet with the President and first woman at Stockholm Palace. 

Also in attendance on the dinner had been Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, and Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia.

Stockholm was awash with glitz and glamour this evening as the Swedish royal family hosted a gala dinner for President Macron and his wife Brigitte. Pictured: Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel

Stockholm was awash with glitz and glamour this night because the Swedish royal household hosted a gala dinner for President Macron and his spouse Brigitte. Pictured: Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel

Princess Sofia of Sweden donned a champagne gown with mesh sleeves and a metallic body. Pictured arriving with Prince Carl Philip

Princess Sofia of Sweden donned a champagne robe with mesh sleeves and a metallic physique. Pictured arriving with Prince Carl Philip

Elegant as ever, Brigitte Macron, 70, opted for a sleek and sctructured powder-blue gown complete with sequins

Elegant as ever, Brigitte Macron, 70, opted for a glossy and sctructured powder-blue robe full with sequins

The Palace halls glimmered with gems because the royals and particular friends arrived for dinner.

Crown Princess Victoria, 46, donned a one-shoulder baroque-style ballgown full with gold detailing as she walked arm-in-arm along with her husband down the pink carpet.

She accessorised with a surprising gold and diamond tiara, diamond earrings and  metallic clutch bag.

King Carl Gustaf addressed guests at the gala dinner ahead of the lavish meal, while Brigitte appeared to read a French translation of the monarch's speech

King Carl Gustaf addressed friends on the gala dinner forward of the lavish meal, whereas Brigitte appeared to learn a French translation of the monarch’s speech

President Macron, looking sharp in a tuxedo, also addressed the guests at the dinner

President Macron, wanting sharp in a tuxedo, additionally addressed the friends on the dinner

King Carl Gustaf and Brigitte appeared deep in conversation as they dined at the Stockholm Palace

King Carl Gustaf and Brigitte appeared deep in dialog as they dined on the Stockholm Palace

The guests stood at the table and sang the Swedish National Anthem ahead of the dinner

The friends stood on the desk and sang the Swedish National Anthem forward of the dinner

Crown Princess Victoria beamed at the dinner table

Crown Princess Victoria beamed on the dinner desk

Enchante! The French first lady smiled as a guest took her hand and appeared to bow to her

Enchante! The French first woman smiled as a visitor took her hand and appeared to bow to her

Queen Silvia of Sweden, dressed in an amethyst gown, stood with the Macrons as they met with guests ahead of the event

Queen Silvia of Sweden, wearing an amethyst robe, stood with the Macrons as they met with friends forward of the occasion

The King of Sweden and President Macron looked stately as they stood together at the Palace

The King of Sweden and President Macron regarded stately as they stood collectively on the Palace

Fab 4! The President and First Lady of France beamed as they stood within the palace, flanked by the Swedish King and Queen

Meanwhile model queen Brigitte caught to her stylish roots with a structured, floor-length robe in a powder blue shade.

The frock was accessorised with sequins across the neckline and waist – and Brigitte wore diamond earrings to accessorise.

Princess Sofia, too, upped the model stakes as she arrived on the Palace along with her husband Prince Carl Philip.

The royal donned a floor-length robe in a champagne shade, with mesh sleeves and a metallic physique.

As the Swedish royal household went out of their strategy to make their French friends really feel at dwelling, they appeared to place some traditional French dishes on the menu – together with moules mariniere.