Crown Equerry is a title of the head of the Swedish Royal Stables. It is also an honorary title awarded by the king of Sweden. Previously at the Royal Court there was also a Master of the Horse who had the highest oversight of the Royal Stables. The Crown Equerry who was head of the Royal Stables, was named First Crown Equerry. Today Colonel Ulf Gunnehed is the Crown Equerry and head of the Royal Stables.
Crown Equerry Mertil Melin at the Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves state visit to Stockholm in 2011.
Hat for everyday attire.
Parade attire.
The Royal Stables is the mews of the Swedish Monarchy which provides both the ceremonial transport for the Swedish Royal Family during state events and festive occasions and their everyday transportation capacity. The Royal Stables date from 1535, and were originally built on Helgeandsholmen, close to Stockholm Palace. The Royal Stables are today located just behind Strandvägen in Östermalm in central Stockholm, Sweden. The head of the Royal Stables is the Crown Equerry.
Scene at the Royal Stables in Stockholm
Aerial view of the stable buildings in Stockholm.
The entrance of the stables.
The King and Queen of Sweden with the President of Estonia, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, and his wife Evelin Ilves at the Royal Stables, entering the State Coach (2011).
