Europe's longest-reigning monarch has seen the world change over the course of his reign.

A constant figure since 1973, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden lost his remaining political power within a year or so of becoming monarch.

Has he been successful in remaining relevant as a ceremonial figure? We look at the data over 30 years to see what shape the Swedish royal family is in now.

Plus we find out what it was like filming a documentary for two years with the king.

Guests:

Daniel Jansson, SOM Institute

Karin af Klintberg, filmmaker

Hosted by Daniel Rosney

'The King' trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ9XAevNgg0

Our email is: [email protected]

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