We must look closely at what endured when the Tre Kronor palace was leveled in 1697. From those ruins, the silver baptismal cup of Karl XI was pulled from the flames. Alongside it, the Sveno tapestry was salvaged as one of three preserved tapestries made for Erik XIV and hung at Tre Kronor.
For a long time, the Swedish regalia were only visible during the formal opening of the Parliament and other ceremonies. This changed in 1970 following a parliamentary decision to create Skattkammaren. Designed by palace architect Sven Ivar Lind, this museum is situated in the cellar vaults beneath the Rikssalen.
Inside this space, we find the heavy symbols of the monarchy. The collection holds the sword of state from the time of Gustav Vasa and the crown, scepter, and orb of Erik XIV. It also preserves the crown of Lovisa Ulrika, various order crosses, and the velvet cases that house the regalia.
Today, the Treasury is accessible through an entrance in the southern castle vault. It displays the Swedish monarchy's regalia on permanent display along with other valuable objects from history.
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Written by Nik Frost
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