Queen Silvia of Sweden and her husband King Carl XVI Gustaf looked sophisticated as they stepped out for a prize ceremony today.
The Swedish royal couple were dressed in all their finery as they attended the prestigious Water Prize Ceremony at Stockholm City Hall.
Queen Silvia, 79, appeared radiant in a blue maxi dress with beaded features, alongside a pair of statement flower earrings as she arrived at the awards.
The mother-of-three accessorised her look with a chic silver clutch bag and a matching pair of heeled pumps.
Silvia opted for a bold purple lipstick to compliment her outfit for the occasion. The Swedish Queen looked elegant as she wore her hair in a classic blow-out style.
Queen Silvia and King Carl Gustaf of Sweden looked sophisticated as they arrived at the Water Prize Ceremony
Meanwhile, King Carl Gustaf, 77, looked dapper in a tailored black suit with a smart satin collar. He also sported a traditional bow tie for the special occasion.
The pair looked regal as they posed for photographs with members of the institute.
Upon their arrival, the Swedish monarchs were greeted by Olle Burrell and Karin Gardes of the Stockholm International Water Institute.
During the ceremony, King Carl Gustaf, who is the official patron of the Prize, presented Italian hydrologist Dr Andrea Rinaldo with the Stockholm Water Prize.
The prize, which is often described as the Nobel Prize for water, is the world’s most prestigious water award. It dates back to 1991 and celebrates those who have achieved remarkable water-related achievements.
Last night, the Swedish King and Queen’s daughter Crown Princess Victoria cut an elegant figure in a floral gown when attending a sustainability awards ceremony in Stockholm.
The mother-of-two, 46, looked resplendent in the sophisticated patterned ensemble as she stepped out at the Junior Water Prize, which is a ceremony for youngsters interested in water and environment issues.
Victoria’s eye-catching dress featured a navy, billowing skirt with floral detailing and a black square neckline top.
![Silvia, 79, stunned in a blue tunic dress with beaded features, alongside a pair of statement flower earrings as she arrived at the ceremony](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/23/20/74650047-12437963-Silvia_79_stunned_in_a_blue_tunic_dress_with_beaded_features_alo-a-44_1692817882261.jpg)
![King Carl Gustaf, 77, looked dapper for the occasion in a tailored black suit with a smart satin collar](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/23/20/74650055-12437963-King_Carl_Gustaf_77_looked_dapper_for_the_occasion_in_a_tailored-m-43_1692817875853.jpg)
Silvia (pictured left), 79, stunned in a blue tunic dress with beaded features, alongside a pair of statement flower earrings as she arrived at the ceremony. Meanwhile, King Carl Gustaf (pictured right), 77, looked dapper for the occasion in a tailored black suit with a smart satin collar
![The mother-of-three accessorised her look with a chic silver clutch bag and a matching pair of heeled pumps](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/23/20/74650051-12437963-The_mother_of_three_accessorised_her_look_with_a_chic_silver_clu-m-45_1692817914974.jpg)
The mother-of-three accessorised her look with a chic silver clutch bag and a matching pair of heeled pumps
![Upon their arrival, the Swedish monarchs were greeted by Olle Burrell (far right) and Karin Gardes (far left) of the Stockholm International Water Institute](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/23/19/74650039-12437963-image-m-25_1692815316508.jpg)
Upon their arrival, the Swedish monarchs were greeted by Olle Burrell (far right) and Karin Gardes (far left) of the Stockholm International Water Institute
For her arrival at the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, the beaming royal teamed the statement frock with black strappy heels while keeping her essentials in a dainty handbag.
She finished off her stylish look with a sapphire necklace and matching earrings, as well as a silver watch.
Keeping her make-up simple, the royal looked fresh-faced, ensuring her dress was the main attraction.
She was pictured posing for photographs with officials at the event, before heading inside to present several of the awards.
![Silvia opted for a bold purple lipstick to compliment her outfit for the occasion and wore her hair in a classic blow-out style](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/23/20/74650053-12437963-Silvia_opted_for_a_bold_purple_lipstick_to_compliment_her_outfit-m-46_1692817940384.jpg)
Silvia opted for a bold purple lipstick to compliment her outfit for the occasion and wore her hair in a classic blow-out style
![The Swedish royals looked sophisticated as they arrived at the prestigious Water Prize Ceremony](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/23/19/74650049-12437963-image-m-30_1692815785068.jpg)
The Swedish royals looked sophisticated as they arrived at the prestigious Water Prize Ceremony
![King Gustaf stood by as Queen Silvia accepted a bouquet of flowers upon their arrival at Stockholm City Hall](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/23/19/74650043-12437963-image-m-29_1692815743102.jpg)
King Gustaf stood by as Queen Silvia accepted a bouquet of flowers upon their arrival at Stockholm City Hall
![King Carl Gustaf presented Italian hydrologist Dr Andrea Rinaldo (pictured left) with the Stockholm Water Prize](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/23/19/74650059-12437963-image-m-28_1692815721763.jpg)
King Carl Gustaf presented Italian hydrologist Dr Andrea Rinaldo (pictured left) with the Stockholm Water Prize
Crown Princess Victoria is patron of the Stockholm Junior Water Prize, which is open to entrants from around the world.
Each year some 30,000 young people enter in the hope of taking home the $15,000 prize money, along with a blue crystal sculpture, a diploma and a stay in Stockholm.
They join national competitions in the hope of earning the chance to represent their nation at the international final held during the World Water Week in Stockholm.
The national and international competitions are open to young people between the ages of 15 and 20 who have conducted water-related projects of proven environmental, scientific, social or technological significance. The projects range from local or regional to national or global topics.
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