A glamorous evening in Stockholm! The Swedish royal family welcomes Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron to the palace for a glitzy gala dinner
Stockholm was awash in glitz and glamor tonight as the Swedish royal family hosted a gala dinner for some very special guests.
The royal family is currently welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron, 46, and his wife Brigitte, 70, to their country for a state visit.
And to make their guests feel especially welcome, King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia and the rest of the family donned all their finery to attend a banquet with the President and First Lady at Stockholm Palace.
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel were also present at the dinner, as well as Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia.
Stockholm was awash in glitz and glamor tonight as the Swedish royal family hosted a gala dinner for President Macron and his wife Brigitte. In the photo: Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel
Princess Sofia of Sweden wore a champagne dress with mesh sleeves and a metallic bodice. In the photo you arrive with Prince Carl Philip
Elegant as ever, Brigitte Macron, 70, opted for a sleek and structured powder blue dress, complete with sequins
The palace halls glittered with gemstones as royals and special guests arrived for dinner.
Crown Princess Victoria, 46, wore a one-shoulder baroque-style ball gown complete with gold detailing as she walked the red carpet arm-in-arm with her husband.
She accessorized with a stunning gold and diamond tiara, diamond earrings and a metal clutch bag.
King Carl Gustaf addressed guests at the gala dinner before the sumptuous meal, while Brigitte appeared to read a French translation of the monarch's speech
President Macron, looking sharp in a tuxedo, also addressed guests at the dinner
King Carl Gustaf and Brigitte were deep in conversation as they dined at the Stockholm Palace
The guests stood at the table and sang the Swedish national anthem before dinner
Crown Princess Victoria beamed at the dining table
Enchant! The French first lady smiled as a guest took her hand and appeared to bow to her
Queen Silvia of Sweden, wearing an amethyst dress, stood next to the Macrons as they met guests ahead of the event
The King of Sweden and President Macron looked stately as they stood together in the palace
Fabulous four! The President and First Lady of France beamed as they stood in the palace, flanked by the Swedish King and Queen
Meanwhile, style queen Brigitte stuck to her chic roots with a structured, floor-length dress in a powder blue shade.
The gown was decorated with sequins around the neckline and waist – and Brigitte accessorized with diamond earrings.
Princess Sofia also upped the style stakes when she arrived at the palace with her husband Prince Carl Philip.
The royal wore a floor-length dress in a champagne color, with mesh sleeves and a metallic body.
While the Swedish royal family did everything they could to make their French guests feel at home, they seemed to include some classic French dishes on the menu, including moules mariniere.