Unexpected TV show appearance by Queen Silvia
Breaking News: Queen Silvia's Surprise TV Cameo
Stars & TV
By: Annemarie Göbbel
The Royals and Showbiz Tango
Stockholm - Queen Silvia (81), one of Europe's grand monarchs, and King Carl XVI Gustaf (79)'s loyal companion for nearly five decades, has many talents. Born in Heidelberg, she assumed the queenly throne in 1976 and has since held the record as the longest-reigning queen of Sweden since 2011, all while displaying tireless dedication.
Queen Silvia's Stage Debut and Impersonator Christer Lindarw
An unusual bond between royalty and showbiz was initiated in 1977 when drag queen entertainer Christer Lindarw (72) made his first appearance as Queen Silvia at Stockholm's Oscar Theater, gifting the real queen a rose during her sit in the audience. The humorous portrayal of the Swedish royal family marked a bold move for the Swedish court.
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Christer Lindarw's brief encounter with the queen was just the beginning: he spent decades delighting fans with loving parodies of Queen Silvia and even designed several gala outfits for the royal family.
The Emotional Surprise on "Vilket liv!"
According to Swedish magazine Svensk Damtidning and numerous news reports, Queen Silvia surprised her seemingly unassuming impersonator on Lindarw's TV show "Vilket liv!" in a heartwarming moment. Upon honoring Lindarw on the show, the queen herself appeared on stage, donning the same yellow gown she had worn during her debut at the Oscar Theater—Nearly 50 years ago!
Her words echoed with emotion as she reminisced: "Christer, 1977, that was almost 50 years ago. You gave me a rose right here in the Oscar Theater," said Queen Silvia, her voice trembling with warmth. She thanked him for his "kindness" and for "making everyone laugh". The climax were her words: "From one queen to another queen", as she presented him with a rose.
After the encounter, Christer Lindarw took to Instagram to express his elation: "It’s finally official. The secret I've been keeping from everyone for nearly two months." He further stated that this recognition from Queen Silvia was "an enormous honor" for him.
Sources & Enrichment:
- Link: royalwatcherblog.com
- Link: svenskdam.se
- Link: Instagram
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A Final Note
Though Queen Silvia’s encounter with her impersonator has become legendary, it's essential to remember that such moments were made possible due to her warm, approachable nature and respect for Swedish culture's emphasis on good-natured humor.
- The Queen's surprise appearance on "Vilket liv!" highlighted her appreciation for entertainment and pop-culture, as she honored her long-time impersonator, Christer Lindarw, with a rose, just as he had done for her decades ago.
- Despite being a royal figurehead, Queen Silvia's appearance on Christer Lindarw's show showcased her connection to the world of celebrity and pop-culture, evoking warmth and laughter, as she humbly acknowledged his impact on her and the Swedish public.
