House of Bernadotte
The House of Bernadotte is the royal house of Sweden since its 1818. It was also the royal house of Norway between 1818 and 1905. It was founded by Charles XIV John of Sweden, who was born in Pau in southern France.
House of Bernadotte | |
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Country | |
Founded | 1818 |
Founder | Charles XIV John |
Current head | Carl XVI Gustaf |
Final ruler | Norway: Oscar II |
Titles |
"By the Grace of God, King of the Swedes, the Goths and the Wends" (used until 1973) Former titles
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Estate(s) | Sweden, Norway |
Deposition | Norway: 1905 Dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden |